
Muhlenbergia montana

Muhlenbergia montana, the mountain muhly, is a species of grass. It is native to North and Central America, where it is found throughout the Western United States, the Sierra Nevada, Mexico, and Guatemala.
It can be found in several types of habitat, including grassland, rocky outcrops, mountains, and open areas.
Description.
"Muhlenbergia montana" is a perennial bunchgrass forming tufts of stems 10 to 40 centimeters tall. The inflorescence is an open array of spreading or upright branches bearing small, awned spikelets.
Etymology.
The Latin specific epithet "montana" refers to mountains or coming from mountains.