About Chloris cucullata Bisch.
Chloris cucullata Bisch. is a species of grass commonly called hooded windmill grass. It is native to the United States, specifically Texas and New Mexico, as well as adjacent areas of Mexico. This is a clump-forming perennial grass that produces erect stems growing up to 60 centimeters (24 inches) tall. Its leaf blades can reach up to 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) long, with the longest blades growing around the base of the plant. Its inflorescence is a panicle made up of whorls of spikelets. Each whorl holds several branches that grow up to 5 centimeters (2.0 inches) long. These branches are purplish when fresh, and turn brown as they dry.
