Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Eragrostis curvula (Schrader) Nees
(Weeping Lovegrass)
Family: Poaceae
Status: Exotic
Synonyms:
By var., see Allred
Eragrostis curvula is an exotic, tall clump grass with a gently curving inflorescence that
forms large stands and gives a characteristic appearance to roadsides in southwest New Mexico. The basal leaf sheath is villous on the back.
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Eragrostis curvula, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos along NM 15, June 5, 2007
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Eragrostis curvula, detail of spikelet, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Sept. 26, 2007
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Eragrostis curvula, hairy ligule, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Nov. 5, 2007
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Eragrostis curvula, inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, CD Trail above Arrastra, Oct. 21, 2008
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Eragrostis curvula, hairy basal leaf sheath, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, September 27, 2012
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Eragrostis curvula, photomicrograph of leaf cross section, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, September 25, 2022
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