Buffelgrass is a perennial grass native to Africa, introduced to the U.S. in the 1930s. Originally used for cattle forage and erosion control, it has since spread uncontrollably across the southwestern U.S.

Buffelgrass grows quickly, forming dense patches that crowd out native plants. It produces thousands of seeds per plant, which remain viable in the soil for years, aiding its rapid expansion.

Buffelgrass thrives in arid climates like the Sonoran Desert.
It grows in disturbed soils, roadsides, washes, and even steep, rocky slopes, adapting easily to various conditions.

Buffelgrass has been labeled a noxious weed in Arizona due to its destructive impact.
It disrupts native ecosystems, increases wildfire risks, and transforms desert landscapes, threatening biodiversity.