Deergrass is a large, clumping bunchgrass of dry washes, chaparral, and mountain meadows in California and the Southwest, forming impressive rounded mounds 3–4 feet in diameter. It produces tall, slender flower spikes that remain attractive through winter. It was the primary basket-weaving material for many California indigenous peoples.
Best time to see a Deergrass
The best time to see a Deergrass is January–July, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,429 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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