| Common Name |
Deergrass |
| Latin Name |
Muhlenbergia rigens |
| Native Habitat |
Mojave and Chihuahuan Deserts from 2,500 to 7,000 feet |
| Soil |
Dry, decomposed granite, sand, limestone, clay loam low in organic
content, well drained |
| Water |
None to twice per month in summer |
| Height X Width |
Maximum 5 X 5 feet, usual 3 feet to 4 feet |
| Protective Mechanism |
None |
| Leaves |
Blue-green, khaki when dormant |
| Garden Suitability |
Thornless, Songbird |
| Ornamental Value |
Lacy flowers in spring, clump grass |
| Nature Value |
Bees use flowers, seeds eaten by birds |
| Native American Uses |
Basketry |
| Links |
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| Images and data |
http://cals.arizona.edu/pima/gardening/aridplants/Muhlenbergia_rigens.html |
| Images and data |
http://www.plantstogo.com/plantdescriptions/muhlenbergiarigens.htm |
| Images and data |
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Poaceae/Muhlenbergia_rigens.html |
| Data |
http://www.theodorepayne.org/gallery/pages/M/muhlenbergia_rigens.htm |
| Nursery, images and data |
http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/446.htm |
| Distribution map |
http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=MURI2 |
