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Scribner needlegrass
Scientific Name: Achnatherum scribneri
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Scribner Needlegrass
Learn about Achnatherum scribneri, commonly known as Scribner Needlegrass.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a type of needlegrass.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Achnatherum scribneri (Vasey) Barkworth
- Synonym: Stipa scribneri Vasey
- Family: Poaceae
- Rank: Species
Common Names
- Scribner Needlegrass
- Scribner's Needlegrass
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to the Rocky Mountains of the United States.
- Found in specific locations such as Idaho and New Mexico.
- Often found in piñon pine and one-seeded juniper woodlands.
Morphological Characteristics
- Medium-sized, tufted perennial graminoid.
- Develops into a rounded brush-like form.
- Upright stems reach 30-75 cm (1 to 1.5 ft) in height.
Ecological Role
- Forms part of globally rare plant communities.
- Present in threatened foothill ecosystems, such as those along Colorado's Front Range.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Frequently found alongside piñon pine and one-seeded juniper.
- Can be found in communities with mountain mahogany.
Related Species
- Similar to Purple Needlegrass (Aristida species).
- Compared to Seabeach Needlegrass (annual) and Purple Needlegrass (perennial).
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database.
- Wyoming Natural Diversity Database.
- Dave's Garden.
- NIISS (http://www.niiss.org/).