Bouteloua (Noun)
Meaning
Forage grasses.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Bouteloua is a warm-season perennial native grass species commonly found in the Great Plains of North America, used for forage and erosion control.
- The importance of Bouteloua as a forage grass lies in its nutritional value, making it a staple in grazing livestock's diets.
- In recent years, researchers have experimented with Bouteloua as a potential forage crop for biofuel production.
- Bouteloua has been used for centuries as a natural food source for wild game and domestic livestock grazing in the prairies.
- Farmers often plant Bouteloua grasses in rotation with cool-season crops to maintain soil health and promote biodiversity.