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pine needlegrass

Scientific Name: Achnatherum pinetorum

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Achnatherum pinetorum

Achnatherum pinetorum, commonly known as pinewoods needlegrass or pine needlegrass, is a species of grass found in western regions.

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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.