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Parish's needlegrass
Scientific Name: Achnatherum parishii var. 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.
Considerations for Pets
- As a grass species, Parish's needlegrass has the potential to cause oral irritation or gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets, especially those prone to grazing.
- The plant's name, "needlegrass," suggests the presence of sharp or pointed structures, potentially posing a physical hazard if animals come into contact with them.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Stipa parishii
- Former Scientific Name: Achnatherum parishii
- Common Name: Parish's needlegrass
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Variety: Achnatherum parishii var. parishii (Vasey) Barkworth
- Synonym: Stipa coronata var. depauperata
Distribution and Habitat
- This grass is native to California and New Mexico.
- It is found in locations like Creek Trail and Horsethief Creek, and along Bright Angel Trail.
Morphological Characteristics
- Parish's needlegrass is a perennial graminoid.
Additional Information
- Several needlegrass species have been reclassified between the genera Achnatherum and Stipa.
- For more information, consult resources like the Jepson Manual and the CalFlora Database.