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Richardson's needlegrass
Scientific Name: Achnatherum richardsonii
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Richardson's Needlegrass (Achnatherum richardsonii)
Achnatherum richardsonii, commonly known as Richardson's needlegrass, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the grass family. It's also referred to as spreading needlegrass and Canada mountain ricegrass.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is commonly called needlegrass, referring to a sharp, pointed structure.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is commonly called needlegrass, referring to a sharp, pointed structure.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Achnatherum richardsonii (Link) Barkworth
- Synonym: Stipa richardsonii
- Genus: Achnatherum
- Species: richardsonii
- Family: Gramineae (Grass family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Richardson's needlegrass is distributed across a wide geographical area.
- It is found in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and parts of the Yukon Territory.
- It also grows in Idaho and Nevada.
- Observed in the Lamar Valley area of Yellowstone.
Morphological Characteristics
- Richardson's needlegrass can grow up to 80 cm tall.
- It has delicate, drooping seedheads.