Lyreleaf greeneyes
Lyreleaf greeneyes
Berlandiera lyrata
Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
Low
Seedling rate:
NA
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
7000
Counties:
Cochise County,
Graham County,
Pima County,
Santa Cruz County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Slow
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
Moderate
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Enhances fire
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
Ford 2006