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Description
Erioneuron Avenaceum, commonly known as Hairy False Grama or Avenaceous Squirreltail, is a warm-season perennial grass that grows in Western United States and Northern Mexico. It belongs to the Poaceae family and is often used for erosion control and restoration of disturbed sites.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Erioneuron |
Appearance
Erioneuron Avenaceum has a bunchgrass growth habit with stems that grow up to 3 feet tall. The leaves are narrow and hairy, with a bluish-green color that turns yellow-brown in the fall. The inflorescence is a spike-like raceme that can grow up to 6 inches long, with seeds that are enclosed in a hairy sheath.
Care Guide
Erioneuron Avenaceum prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering or fertilization. However, it can benefit from occasional watering during prolonged droughts and fertilization with a balanced fertilizer in the spring. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Erioneuron Avenaceum is generally pest and disease-free. However, it can be susceptible to grasshoppers, armyworms, and leafhoppers. Diseases that can affect Erioneuron Avenaceum include leaf rust and smut.
Habitat
Erioneuron Avenaceum grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, deserts, and open woodlands. It is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides, mining sites, and abandoned fields.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Erioneuron Avenaceum a good plant for erosion control?
A: Yes, Erioneuron Avenaceum is often used for erosion control and restoration of disturbed sites.
Q: Is Erioneuron Avenaceum a drought-tolerant plant?
A: Yes, Erioneuron Avenaceum is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering.
Q: What hardiness zones can Erioneuron Avenaceum grow in?
A: Erioneuron Avenaceum is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Q: What pests and diseases can affect Erioneuron Avenaceum?
A: Erioneuron Avenaceum can be susceptible to grasshoppers, armyworms, and leafhoppers. Diseases that can affect Erioneuron Avenaceum include leaf rust and smut.
Related Plants
- Erioneuron Pilosum
- Erioneuron Echinatum
- Erioneuron Pulchellum
References
- “Erioneuron Avenaceum.” USDA Plants Database, United States Department of Agriculture.
- “Hairy False Grama.” Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, The University of Texas at Austin.
- “Avenaceous Squirreltail.” Utah State University Extension.
