What is another word for bearded wheatgrass?
Pronunciation: [bˈi͡ədɪd wˈiːtɡɹas] (IPA) 
Bearded wheatgrass, also known as Hilaria jamesii, is a native grass found in arid regions of North America. This grass has many synonyms including sand dropseed, hairy grama, and mesa dropseed. Sand dropseed refers to the ability of this grass to grow in sandy soils, which is a common characteristic of arid regions. Hairy grama describes the appearance of the grass, which has fine hairs covering the leaves. Mesa dropseed refers to the grass's preference for growing in upland areas, such as mesas. No matter what name it goes by, bearded wheatgrass is an important plant for soil stabilization, erosion control, and wildlife habitat in its native range.
