sand love grass

Sand lovegrass (Eragrostis trichodes) is a fine-stemmed bunch grass native to sandy soils, primarily in the southern Great Plains of North America. It is recognized as a forage grass.1

Sand lovegrass belongs to the genus Eragrostis, commonly known as love grasses. This genus comprises about 350 species of annual and perennial grasses found in tropical and temperate regions worldwide. Love grasses are characterized by their typically bunched or tufted growth, flat leaf blades, and distinctive glands on leaf sheaths and inflorescences. Many species within this genus are known for their ability to tolerate poor soils or drought conditions and readily reseed themselves. Other notable species include plains love grass and weeping love grass, which are also used as forage.2