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onespike danthonia
Scientific Name: Danthonia unispicata
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Onespike Oatgrass (Danthonia unispicata)
Danthonia unispicata, commonly known as onespike oatgrass or onespike danthonia, is a perennial grass belonging to the Poaceae (Grass) family.
Common Names
- Onespike Oatgrass
- Onespike Danthonia
- Few-flower Wild Oatgrass
- Fewflowered Oatgrass
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Danthonia unispicata (Thurb.) Munro ex Macoun
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Synonyms: Danthonia unispicata Munro ex Macoun
Distribution and Habitat
This grass can be found in dry, open coniferous woods, specifically to the north and east of roads. It is native to Montana, and possibly California, and other locations identified by the United States Department of Agriculture. It has been found at elevations of approximately 6700 feet.
Morphological Characteristics
- Height: Typically grows to a height of 4-10 inches (approximately 10-25 cm).
- Growth Habit: Perennial herb, actively growing in spring and summer. Stems are tufted and grow from a fibrous root system.
- Bloom Period: Blooms from June to July, with green flowers.
Ecological Role
Danthonia unispicata is a native plant. It is used in landscaping in Montana.
Further Information
For more information, you can refer to resources such as Discover Life's page and the British Database of World Flora and Fauna, as well as the United States Department of Agriculture database.