What is Blue Gram?

Blue Gram is a permanent grass that is originally from North America. This grass, which is classified under the scientific name bouteloua gracilis This grass can grow up to 3 feet (0.91 m) high and its roots have a maximum depth of about 6.5 feet (2 m). It usually grows in clusters with a span of up to 1 foot (0.3 m). In 1987 it was also known as grass names with the signal and grass of mosquitoes. This grass is not resistant in the colder areas of North America because it can tolerate temperatures to only 14 ° F (-10 ° C). Blue Grama is mentioned as endangered in Illinois in the United States.

The active period of growth blue grama is in summer and autumn, which is usually the time when its yellow flowers bloom. Its hermaphroditic flowers are pollinated by wind and create highly abundant brown seeds. Curved seed heads are brownish purple and resemble human eyebrows set on the top of the wire stems. Promotion is primarily seed, where the seeds are scattered by wind and other natural dIsperous substances such as insects, birds and grazing mammals. In cultivation, they are easier to determine through vegetative reproduction through tiling.

Like low maintenance grass can grow in fine, medium or coarse soils if there is sufficient moisture and good drainage. Blue Gram prefers soil without lime and can tolerate soils with low nutrients better than acidic. It must be fully exposed to the sun and cannot grow in the shade. This grass also with high drought and fire tolerance, but can be sensitive to rust, fungal spots and root rot. It can also withstand close grazing.

The primary use of this grass is like livestock feed, ground cover and erosion control when mixed with other grass. The grass is also used in the production of baskets and the arrangement of dried flowers. Other uses of stems are as a material for combs or brooms and grinding seeds for food to eat as a porridge or for the production of bread.