Bouteloua trifida

A perennial Bouteloua found in hotter parts of the southwest at lower elevations. It is marginal in New Mexico, only found sporadically along the southern edge of the state.

Plant habit along the roadside near the Dog Canyon trailhead at Big Bend N.P., 16 Apr 2007.

A primary branch of the inflorescence near the Dog Canyon trailhead, 16 Apr 2007.

Plant habit near the Dog Canyon trailhead, 16 Apr 2007.