Curly mesquite

Hilaria belangeri

Highly drought tolerant, Warm season, stoloniferous perennial bunchgrass. Prefers medium to fine textured soils, but will establish on a wide range of soil textures. Able to form dense sod, creating large patches within semiarid desert shrublands. Resembles Buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides) but found in hotter, more arid environments. Flowers August to November. Does not tolerate shade.