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Chase's threeawn

Scientific Name: Aristida chaseae

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Aristida chaseae (Chase's Threeawn)

Aristida chaseae, commonly known as Chase's Threeawn, is a rare species of grass endemic to Puerto Rico. It belongs to the grass family, Poaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aristida chaseae Hitchc.
  • Common Name: Chase's Threeawn
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Genus: Aristida L.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Aristida chaseae is endemic to Puerto Rico.
  • It is known from two locations in Puerto Rico.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Aristida chaseae is a perennial graminoid.
  • The genus Aristida is distinguished by having three awns (bristles) on each lemma.

Synonyms and related taxa

  • Related English Names: Slimspike Chase's Threeawn