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Buffalo grass (Bouteloua dactyloides) is a prairie grass found in the western regions of North America. It has curling leaves and grows in thick patches. Buffalo grass is a short grass that is cold, heat, and drought resistant. Historically, buffalo grass was used to make sod houses during the westward expansion.
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"Buchloe dactyloides - Buffalo Grass" by colorado art studio is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND.
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Encyclopædia Britannica Online
N.d. Buffalo Grass. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/83637/buffalo-grass,
accessed September 16, 2014.