| Pappophorum bicolor | |
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| Pappophorum bicolor [1] | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Pappophorum |
| Species: | P. bicolor |
| Binomial name | |
| Pappophorum bicolor | |
Pappophorum bicolor is a species of grass known by the common name pink pappusgrass.
The plant is bunchgrass endemic to North America, where it occurs in Northeastern Mexico and in Texas (United States). [2] It is found in the Great Plains, other prairies, meadows, pastures, oak savannahs, and along roadsides.
This perennial bunchgrass grows up to 1 m (3 ft.) tall. The leaves are up to 20 or 30 centimeters long.
The narrow panicle is somewhat pink to purple in color. [2] It blooms from April to November.
Pink pappusgrass is used for the revegetation of rangeland, seeding along roadways, and for native habitat restoration. [3] It is good for wildlife, and it provides a forage for livestock.
Pappophorum bicolor is cultivated as an ornamental grass, for use in traditional, native plant, and wildlife gardens. [4] [5] [6]
The grass may be attacked by the rice stink bug (Oebalus pugnax). [3]
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