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Parish's needlegrass

Scientific Name: Achnatherum parishii

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Parish's Needlegrass

Stipa parishii, also known as Achnatherum parishii, is a perennial grass with the common name Parish's needlegrass. It's a graminoid, meaning it belongs to the grass family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Stipa parishii Vasey var. parishii
  • Synonym: Achnatherum parishii (formerly)
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Variety: Achnatherum parishii var. parishii (Vasey) Barkworth
  • Synonym: Stipa coronata var. depauperata

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in California and New Mexico.
  • Also noted in Southwestern United States

Morphological Characteristics

  • Described as a perennial grass.
  • A graminoid, indicating a grass-like morphology.

Resources and Further Information

  • The Jepson Manual 2nd
  • CalFlora Database
  • PLANT PROFILE
  • USDA