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woollysheath threeawn
Scientific Name: Aristida lanosa
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: MD (woolly three-awn), NJ (woolly three-awn grass)
Aristida lanosa - Woollysheath Threeawn
Aristida lanosa, commonly known as Woollysheath Threeawn, is a perennial grass native to Texas and other states in North America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Aristida lanosa Muhl. ex Elliott
- Common Names: Woollysheath Threeawn, Threeawn, Woolly Three-awn, Woolly-sheath Threeawn
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Tribe: Aristideae
- USDA Symbol: ARLA6
- Synonyms: The provided text mentions some alternative names or slight variations like "woollysheath three awn," but doesn't explicitly list them as formal synonyms.
Distribution and Habitat
- Aristida lanosa is native to Texas and other states within North America.
- It is found in locations such as Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a), Mississippi (Pearl River County and Forrest County, Camp Shelby).
- It thrives in dry to mesic areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Aristida lanosa is a perennial grass (graminoid) which means it lives for more than two years.
- The name "Woollysheath" refers to the woolly sheath feature of the plant.
Related Resources
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: This center focuses on protecting and preserving North America’s native plants.
- Discover Life: Has a page on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Aristida lanosa.
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)