Buffalograss in 3D

Warm seasonZones 3 to 9Bouteloua dactyloides

Parts are enlarged so you can see the clues

Getting the grass ready

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Tap a number on the grass, or choose a part here.

Parts of Buffalograss

What to notice

The very end of a blade can look pointed, round, or like the front of a tiny boat. This small shape helps tell grasses apart.

On this grassThe fine blade tapers to a point and often curls as it dries.

Species details and sources

A native North American prairie grass requiring minimal water and fertilizer. Ideal for eco-friendly lawns in the Great Plains region.

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What this model does not show

Buffalograss is dioecious. A single modeled plant must show male flowers or female burs, never both.
Vegetatively propagated turf cultivars can be female-only, and mowing can remove floral evidence. Flower states need to be optional.
The sources confirm rolled vernation and hairy surfaces. Mature-blade curl stays modest because it varies across real plants.