Kleberg Bluestem
Dichanthium annulatum
Poaceae
Description
Kleberg bluestem is an introduced, invasive grass native to southern Asia. It is stoloniferous, with stems prostrate, ascending, or erect to about a meter. Leaf blades can be up to 15 cm, but only 3-5 mm wide. The inflorescence is silvery purple comprised of a main stem with 2-9 branches with numerous pairs of spikelets on each branch.Habitat
Aggressive invader which can grow in dry to moist environments; it is particularly able to grow in harsh and disturbed sites. It can grow in areas with long dry seasons, in a wide variety of soil types, and tolerate poor drainage, salinity, and burns.Images
Plant Characteristics
Seed Type: Non-Encapsulated
Duration: Perennial
Stem Texture: Hairless/Smooth, Hairy
Growth Habit: Grasses, Invasive
Leaf Shape
: Simple with Pinnate or Parallel Venation
Season: Warm
Distribution
: 02 - Gulf Prairies and Marshes, 03 - Post Oak Savannah, 04 - Blackland Prairies, 05 - Cross Timbers and Prairies, 06 - South Texas Plains, 07 - Edwards Plateau
Distributions
Distribution refers to the ecological region in Texas that a plant has been found. You can also view a clickable map.
Book: Bluestem Grasses in Texas (RM-032)
Collection: Grasses
