Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
thurberi
ID:
881654

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scribn.) Rydb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 32: 60 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880989

Common Names

  • Thurberi Grass
  • Thurber's Muhly
  • Thurber's Hairgrass

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Description

Muhlenbergia thurberi (also called Thurber's Muhly, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States. It has a clumping growth habit and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. The foliage is fine and thread-like, with a blue-green color. It is found in dry, rocky soils in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Muhlenbergia thurberi is an attractive ornamental grass used in landscaping for its showy foliage and its ability to tolerate drought. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muhlenbergia thurberi has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muhlenbergia thurberi is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Muhlenbergia thurberi

Muhlenbergia thurberi is native to the United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils in the southwestern states such as Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Muhlenbergia thurberi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muhlenbergia thurberi?

Muhlenbergia thurberi

What is the common name of Muhlenbergia thurberi?

Thurber's muhly

What is the family of Muhlenbergia thurberi?

Poaceae

Species in the Muhlenbergia genus

Muhlenbergia aguascalientensis, Muhlenbergia alamosae, Muhlenbergia andina, Muhlenbergia angustata, Muhlenbergia annua, Muhlenbergia appressa, Muhlenbergia arenacea, Muhlenbergia arenicola, Muhlenbergia argentea, Muhlenbergia arizonica, Muhlenbergia arsenei, Muhlenbergia articulata, Muhlenbergia asperifolia, Muhlenbergia atacamensis, Muhlenbergia aurea, Muhlenbergia beyrichiana, Muhlenbergia biloba, Muhlenbergia brandegeei, Muhlenbergia brevifolia, Muhlenbergia breviligula, Muhlenbergia brevis, Muhlenbergia breviseta, Muhlenbergia brevivaginata, Muhlenbergia bushii, Muhlenbergia californica, Muhlenbergia capillaris, Muhlenbergia capillipes, Muhlenbergia caxamarcensis, Muhlenbergia ciliata, Muhlenbergia coerulea, Muhlenbergia crispiseta, Muhlenbergia cualensis, Muhlenbergia curtifolia, Muhlenbergia curtisetosa, Muhlenbergia curviaristata, Muhlenbergia cuspidata, Muhlenbergia decumbens, Muhlenbergia depauperata, Muhlenbergia distans, Muhlenbergia distichophylla, Muhlenbergia diversiglumis, Muhlenbergia dubia, Muhlenbergia dumosa, Muhlenbergia durangensis, Muhlenbergia duthieana, Muhlenbergia elongata, Muhlenbergia eludens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi, Muhlenbergia eriophylla, Muhlenbergia expansa,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:164913-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].