| Muhlenbergia macroura | |
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| Milpa Alta, Mexico City, Mexico | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Chloridoideae |
| Genus: | Muhlenbergia |
| Species: | M. macroura |
| Binomial name | |
| Muhlenbergia macroura | |
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Muhlenbergia macroura is a species of grass. It is a perennial grass[2] that is endemic to Mexico and Guatemala.[1] A common name of the grass is Mexican broomroot. The plant is cultivated and harvested for its roots, which may be woven into brooms or brushes.[2] It is a major part of the diet of the volcano rabbit.[3]
References
- "Muhlenbergia macroura (Kunth) Hitchc". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- "Muhlenbergia macroura". Useful Tropical Plants. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- Martínez-García, J. A.; Mendoza-Martínez, G. N. D.; Alcantara-Carbajal, J. L.; Tarango-Arámbula, L. A.; Sánchez-Torres-Esqueda, T.; Rodríguez-De Lara, R.; Hernández-García, P. A. (2012). "Composición de la dieta y capacidad nutricional de carga del hábitat del conejo de los volcanes (Romerolagus diazi) en México". Revista Chapingo Serie Ciencias Forestales y del Ambiente. XVIII (3): 423–434. doi:10.5154/r.rchscfa.2010.08.063.