Green Sprangletop – Plant

LATIN NAME
Leptochloa dubia

LONGEVITY
Perennial

SEASON
Warm

ORIGIN
Native

DETAILS:

• The spreading, “sprangled” appearance of the seedhead gives this grass its common name.
• The leaves are rough on the upper surface.
• Germinates easily and is used in native grass mixtures when re-seeding overused rangeland.
• Provides good grazing for livestock.
• Adapted to rocky hills, canyons, and sandy soils.

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