Tobosa
Hilaria mutica
Poaceae
Description
Stems grow from coarse, woody, scaly rootstocks. Tobosa greens up readily after rain and turns ashy gray during drought. The spikes are bearded at the base and purplish to pale when ripe. The glumes are wedge shaped, broad, and hairy at the top.
Tobosa is a perennial, warm-season, native - 12 to 24 inches tall.
Fair grazing for livestock. Poor grazing for wildlife.
Habitat
Grows in bunches on flats and in heavy soils.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial
Stem Texture: Hairless/Smooth
Growth Habit: Bunch grass, Grasses
Season: Warm
Distribution
: 06 - South Texas Plains, 07 - Edwards Plateau, 08 - Rolling Plains, 09 - High Plains, 10 - Trans-Pecos
Distributions
Distribution refers to the ecological region in Texas that a plant has been found. You can also view a clickable map.
Book: Know Your Grasses (B-182)
Collection: Grasses
