Curly mesquite grass
Curly mesquite grass
Hilaria belangeri
Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
High
Seedling rate:
NA
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
1500
Max elevation:
6000
Counties:
Cochise County,
Coconino County,
Gila County,
Graham County,
Greenlee County,
La Paz County,
Maricopa County,
Pima County,
Pinal County,
Santa Cruz County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
NA
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
NA
Survival:
NA
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:
NA
Citations:
McAuliffe 1995, Ralowicz 1992, Bovey et al. 1970, Humphrey 1970