western wheatgrass identification

Leaves: Glabrous and glaucous, with bluish-green color due to a grayish waxy bloom; leaf blades flat but rolled when dry, 1/8 to ¼ inch wide, 4 to 10 inches long, rather stiff, pointed at the tips, ridged and rough on upper surface; leaves rolled in the bud; ligules very short, membranous, and collar-like; auricles ...

1. What eats western wheatgrass?
2. Where is wheatgrass native to?
3. Is wheatgrass a perennial?

What eats western wheatgrass?

Western wheatgrass is palatable to all classes of livestock and wildlife. It is a preferred feed for cattle, horses, deer, and elk in spring and is considered a desirable feed for sheep and antelope in spring. It is considered a desirable feed for cattle, horses, and elk in summer, fall, and winter.

Where is wheatgrass native to?

SITE CHARACTERISTICS: Crested wheatgrass is tolerant of very cold and very dry conditions, typical of both its native habitat in Russia and some areas of the northern Great Plains [12,24, 66,103]. It grows best on medium-textured soils, from sandy loams to clay loams.

Is wheatgrass a perennial?

Wheatgrass is grown throughout the United States and Canada. It is considered a perennial and is very drought resistant.