Beardless wheatgrass is an important bunchgrass of the intermountain region from western Montana to central Washington and south into Nevada and Utah. It differs from bluebunch wheatgrass in the absence of awns. It is not as common on native range as bluebunch wheatgrass.
Beardless wheatgrass is about three weeks later in spring growth than crested wheatgrass, and can be used three weeks later in the spring. It provides excellent quality and quantity of forage for cattle, sheep and horses during spring and summer.
Where other native, associated plants are present, and proper grazing use is practiced, this plant maintains good erosion control. This productive, drought-resistant grass must be grazed properly since it is a decreaser and will not tolerate heavy grazing, especially during the mid-part of its growth period.(source Introduction)
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