Hilaria (plant)
Hilaria is a genus of North American plants in the grass family. Members of the genus are commonly known as curly mesquite. They are found in the Southwestern [United States], Mexico, and Guatemala.
The generic name honors French naturalist Augustin Saint-Hilaire.
; SpeciesHilaria annua Reeder & C.Reeder - ColimaHilaria belangeri Nash USA south to OaxacaHilaria cenchroides Kunth - from Chihuahua to Guatemala; naturalized in Arizona Hilaria ciliata Sohns - from Chihuahua to OaxacaHilaria hintonii Sohns - Guerrero, Morelos, Querétaro, México StateHilaria jamesii Benth. - United States Hilaria mutica Benth. - USA, Mexico Hilaria rigida Benth. ex Scribn. - United States, Mexico Hilaria semplei Sohns - MichoacánHilaria swallenii Cory - United States, Mexico