Sideoats Grama is named for its distinctive oat-like seed heads that hang to one side of the stem. It is the state grass of Texas and one of the most widespread grasses of the mixed-grass prairie. It provides important seed and cover for prairie birds, including scaled quail and meadowlarks.
Best time to see a Sideoats Grama
The best time to see a Sideoats Grama is June–September, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 14,796 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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