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little Parish's needlegrass

Scientific Name: Achnatherum parishii var. depauperatum

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Achnatherum parishii var. depauperatum

Also known as Little Parish's Needlegrass, Achnatherum parishii var. depauperatum is a perennial graminoid (grass-like) plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Achnatherum parishii (Vasey) Barkworth var. depauperatum (M.E. Jones) Barkworth
  • Rank: Variety
  • Family: Poaceae (mentioned in connection to other Achnatherum species)
  • Synonym: Stipa coronata var. depauperata

Common Names

  • Little Parish's Needlegrass
  • Shortbristled needlegrass
  • Southwestern needlegrass
  • Little Awn Needlegrass (mentioned in the context of Achnatherum lobatum, possibly related)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to North America.
  • Specific locations mentioned include:
    • New Mexico
    • California
    • San Jacinto Mountains, California (Little Tahquitz Trail to Zen Trail)
  • Prefers open canopy cover and little accumulation of organic material such as leaf litter.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Perennial grass.
  • Graminoid.