bush muhly

Bush muhly, scientifically known as Muhlenbergia porteri, is a species of range grass belonging to the genus Muhlenbergia. This genus, comprising about 150 species, is native to North and South America and is part of the grass family Poaceae. Bush muhly is highly palatable to browsing animals, which often leads to it being scarce in areas with livestock. Other species within the Muhlenbergia genus are cultivated as garden ornamentals, such as pink muhlygrass (M. capillaris). Most muhly species are perennial plants, varying in size and growth habit from short and bushy to tall and tufted. They all feature a single floret on each branch of their flower clusters and utilize C4 carbon fixation for photosynthesis.1