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Beyrich threeawn
Scientific Name: Aristida beyrichiana
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Aristida beyrichiana
Aristida beyrichiana, commonly known as Beyrich threeawn or Southern Wiregrass, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the grass family (Poaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has awns (bristle-like appendages).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aristida beyrichiana Trin. & Rupr.
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Synonym: Aristida stricta var.
- Other Common Names: Wiregrass, Beyrich's Three-awn
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is found in the United States, including Florida, Mississippi, and Key West.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Aristida beyrichiana is a perennial plant with a graminoid growth habit.
- It is an erect perennial, typically 1 1/2 to 3 feet tall.
- It forms dense, spreading tufts, characteristic of a bunch grass.
- Leaves are mostly basal and simple.
Ecological Role
- Beyrich threeawn is associated with longleaf pine ecosystems.
- It is a key component in the ignition and spread of fire, as fallen pine needles and understory grasses facilitate burning.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Flavoclypeus andromedus has been identified as a host species of Aristida beyrichiana.
- It grows in communities with species like Dyschoriste angusta (Pineland Spurge), Euphorbia pinetorum (Pineland Spurge), and Bothriochloa saccharoides (Silver Bluestem).
Further Information
- Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Aristida beyrichiana.
- USDA PLANTS Database
- portal-jardin.com plant database