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Fendler's threeawn
Scientific Name: Aristida purpurea var. fendleriana
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Red Threeawn (Aristida purpurea)
Aristida purpurea, commonly known as red threeawn, is a grass native to North America. It is also known by several other common names, including Fendler threeawn and purple threeawn.
Synonyms and Varieties
- Scientific Name: Aristida purpurea Nutt.
- Varieties:
- Aristida purpurea var. fendleriana (Steud.) Vasey (Fendler threeawn, Fendler's threeawn)
- Aristida purpurea var. longiseta (Steud.) Vasey (Red three-awn, Fendler three-awn)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Fendler threeawn (Aristida purpurea) can be found in northern Mexico, southern California, and Texas, extending north.
- It is found in Texhoma-Goodwell Texas County, Oklahoma.
- This grass is native to North America.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It's a perennial grass.
Associations and Interactions
- Fendler threeawn can be found in combination with blue grama and buffalograss.
- It is associated with plants like western wheatgrass, bluegrass, and white sagebrush.
Additional Information
- Further information is available from the USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database and Flora of North America.