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piedmont threeawn
Scientific Name: Aristida condensata
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Aristida condensata (Piedmont Threeawn)
Aristida condensata, commonly known as Piedmont Threeawn, is a perennial grass belonging to the Poaceae family. This page provides information about its identification, distribution, ecology, and other key characteristics.
Considerations for Pets
- As a grass, Aristida condensata has slender leaves that may be tempting to pets.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Genus: Aristida L. (Threeawn)
- Species: Aristida condensata Chapm.
Synonyms and Common Names
- Accepted Scientific Name: Aristida condensata Chapm.
- Common Names: Piedmont Threeawn, Big Threeawn, Sandhills Three-awn
- Synonym: Aristida condensata Chapm. var. combsii (Scribn.)
Distribution and Habitat
Aristida condensata is native to the United States, including locations such as Alabama and the Piedmont region. It can tolerate minimum temperatures a few degrees below zero during the spring.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Graminoid
- Duration: Perennial
Ecological Role
In the Virginia Piedmont, Aristida condensata contributes to prairie-like communities. Other species of Aristida serve as larval hosts for butterflies such as Meske's Skipper.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- Plantae Mundi