Big Galleta
Scientific Name: Pleuraphis rigida Thurb.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Pleuraphis Torr./ Pleuraphis rigida Thurb.
General Information |
Usda Symbol | PLRI3 |
Group | Monocot |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growth Habits | Graminoid |
Native Locations | PLRI3 |
Plant Guide
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Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 12 |
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Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
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Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
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Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
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Anaerobic Tolerance | None |
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CaCO3 Tolerance | None |
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Cold Stratification Required | No |
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Drought Tolerance | High |
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Fertility Requirement | Low |
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Fire Tolerance | High |
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Frost Free Days, Minimum | 220 |
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Hedge Tolerance | None |
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Moisture Use | Low |
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pH, Maximum | 8.0 |
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pH, Minimum | 6.0 |
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Precipitation, Maximum | 12 |
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Precipitation, Minimum | 5 |
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Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 12 |
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Salinity Tolerance | Low |
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Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
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Morphology/Physiology
After Harvest Regrowth Rate | Slow |
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Toxicity | None |
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Shape and Orientation | Semi-Erect |
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Nitrogen Fixation | None |
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Resprout Ability | No |
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Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
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Bloat | None |
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C:N Ratio | Medium |
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Coppice Potential | No |
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Fall Conspicuous | No |
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Fire Resistant | No |
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Flower Color | Yellow |
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Flower Conspicuous | No |
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Foliage Color | Green |
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Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
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Foliage Texture | Fine |
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Low Growing Grass | No |
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Lifespan | Long |
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Leaf Retention | Yes |
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Known Allelopath | No |
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Height, Mature (feet) | 3.0 |
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Growth Rate | Moderate |
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Growth Form | Rhizomatous |
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Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
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Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
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Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
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Reproduction
Vegetative Spread Rate | Moderate |
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Small Grain | No |
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Seedling Vigor | Low |
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Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
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Seed per Pound | 33000 |
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Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
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Propagated by Tubers | No |
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Propagated by Sprigs | No |
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Propagated by Sod | No |
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Propagated by Seed | Yes |
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Propagated by Corm | No |
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Propagated by Container | No |
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Propagated by Bulb | No |
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Propagated by Bare Root | No |
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Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
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Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
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Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
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Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
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Bloom Period | Late Spring |
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Propagated by Cuttings | No |
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Suitability/Use
Veneer Product | No |
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Pulpwood Product | No |
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Protein Potential | Low |
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Post Product | No |
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Palatable Human | No |
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Palatable Graze Animal | Medium |
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Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
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Nursery Stock Product | No |
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Naval Store Product | No |
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Lumber Product | No |
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Fodder Product | Yes |
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Christmas Tree Product | No |
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Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
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![Big Galleta](https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/ImageLibrary/standard/hiri_001_svd.jpg)