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pine needlegrass
Scientific Name: Achnatherum pinetorum
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Achnatherum pinetorum
Achnatherum pinetorum, commonly known as pinewoods needlegrass or pine needlegrass, is a species of grass found in western regions.
Considerations for Pets
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Considerations for Children
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Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Achnatherum pinetorum (M.E. Jones) Barkworth
- Common Names: Pinewoods needlegrass, Pine needlegrass
- Synonym: Stipa pinetorum M.E. Jones
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to most of the western regions.
- Found in pine woodlands, mixed evergreen forests, chaparral, and coastal scrub.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Graminoid growth habit.
- Perennial duration.
Ecological Role
- Important component of Palouse, sagebrush:steppe, and pine:forest rangelands
Related Species
- Achnatherum thurberianum (Synonym: Stipa thurberianum)
- Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. nelsonii --- Columbia needlegrass.
- Achnatherum nevadense --- western needlegrass.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Discover Life's page about Achnatherum pinetorum
- Wolfram|Alpha: A computational knowledge engine that can provide facts and data related to Achnatherum pinetorum.