Pappophorum bicolor

Pappophorum bicolor is a species of grass known by the common name pink pappusgrass.

Pappophorum bicolor
Pappophorum bicolor[1]
Conservation status
Secure  (NatureServe)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Poaceae
Subfamily:	Chloridoideae
Genus:	Pappophorum
Species:	P. bicolor
Binomial name
Pappophorum bicolor E.Fourn.

Distribution

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.

Description

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.

Uses

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.

Cultivation

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]