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Pascopyrum is a monotypic genus of grass containing the sole species Pascopyrum smithii, which is known by the common names western wheatgrass and red-joint wheatgrass, after the red coloration of the nodes. It is native to North America.
It is a valuable forage for animals such as bison and black-tailed prairie dogs, and it is good for grazing livestock.[1] It is used for revegetation of disturbed and overgrazed habitat, and many cultivars have been developed to suit various conditions,[1] including low-maintenance lawns. Wheatgrass generally tolerates mowing to four inches, but does not tolerate shade. Healthy stands may crowd out other species, making it more suitable for monoculture plantings.
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