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Aristida ramosissima: S-Curve Threeawn

Aristida ramosissima, commonly known as S-curve Threeawn, is a grass species found in North America. This page provides a detailed overview of this plant, including its classification, distribution, and other relevant information.

Considerations for Pets

• As a grass, the sharp awns (bristles) of Aristida ramosissima may pose a physical irritation risk to pets, especially to their eyes, nose, or mouth if they come into close contact with the plant.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

• Scientific Name: Aristida ramosissima Engelm. ex A. Gray
• Common Name: S-curve Threeawn
• Family: Poaceae (Grass Family), also previously known as Gramineae.
• Symbol: ARRA2

Distribution and Habitat

• Aristida ramosissima is native to Texas.
• It is also found in Louisiana (LA), Arkansas (AR), and Oklahoma (OK).
• It is present in Mississippi.
• The species is often found in sandy woodlands.

Morphological Characteristics

• Aristida ramosissima is a graminoid.
• It is an annual plant, meaning it completes its life cycle in one year.
• Central awns (bristles) can be straight to curved, sometimes loosely contorted, but not spirally coiled.

Synonyms and Similar Species

• Other common names include Branched Three-awn Grass and Chase Threeawn.

Fertilization

• The text mentions the possibility of fertilizing the plant using manure or commercial fertilizers.

Further Resources

• USDA PLANTS Database
• Discover Life
• Encyclopedia of Life
• NatureServe
• uBio