Heteropogon contortus

A rather odd & distinctive grass that can be found on relatively moist low altitude rock outcroppings around Las Cruces.

Inflorescences on A Mountain on the east side of Las Cruces, 10/15/05.

A mature disarticulating inflorescence on A Mountain, 10/15/05.

Plant habit on A Mt., 10/15/05.

Inflorescences on A Mt., 10/15/05.