common curly mesquite
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Curly mesquite refers to a genus of grasses (Hilaria) native to warm, dry regions of southern North America. These grasses are valuable for pastures and are palatable to livestock.1
Common curly mesquite (Hilaria belangeri) is a creeping pasture grass found in the southwestern United States. Some species within the curly mesquite genus can be annuals or perennials and may possess rhizomes or stolons, making them effective at binding soil. The inflorescences produce grains, with or without hairy awns, depending on the specific species.21
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