Weeping lovegrass
Eragrostis curvula
Poaceae
Description
Stems are erect and blades are narrow, drooping and rough on the bottom and top surfaces. The inflorescence is a loose, open panicle with grayish-green spikelets containing many seeds. There are numerous florets per spikelet. The panicle resembles lace when mature. The basal sheath is hairy.
Weeping lovegrass is a perennial, warm-season, introduced - 24 to 48 inches tall.
Fair grazing for livestock. Poor grazing for wildlife.
Habitat
Prefers sandy soil. Native of South Africa.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial
Stem Texture: Hairy
Growth Habit: Bunch grass, Grasses
Season: Warm
Distribution
: 01 - Pineywoods, 03 - Post Oak Savannah, 06 - South Texas Plains, 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
