western wheatgrass
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Western wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii) is a valuable forage grass native to the western United States. It is a perennial plant, typically growing between 30 to 100 cm tall, and often spreads through underground stems called rhizomes.12
Key characteristics of western wheatgrass include:
* Drought and Salinity Tolerance: It can survive in dry conditions and saline soils.2
* Forage Value: It is recognized as a good food source for livestock.12
* Taxonomic Classification: While historically classified under the genus Agropyron, it is now often placed in other grass genera, such as Pascopyrum.2
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