Buryseed Umbrellagrass
Tetrapogon chlorideus
- Native to:
- Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Tetrapogon
- Species:
- Tetrapogon chlorideus
- USDA Symbol:
- ENCH
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions