Mule Grass

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Bouteloua

Species

Bouteloua americana (Mule Grass)

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blue grama

Bouteloua gracilis

Least Concern

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buffalo grass

Bouteloua dactyloides

Not Evaluated

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tall grama grass

Bouteloua curtipendula

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mule Grass?

The scientific name of Mule Grass is Bouteloua americana. It belongs to the genus Bouteloua.

Where does Mule Grass live?

Mule Grass is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Venezuela.

What family does Mule Grass belong to?

Mule Grass (Bouteloua americana) belongs to the genus Bouteloua, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Mule Grass belong to?

Mule Grass (Bouteloua americana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Mule Grass?

The closest relatives of Mule Grass in the genus Bouteloua include blue grama, buffalo grass, tall grama grass.