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