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Stillman's needlegrass

Scientific Name: Achnatherum stillmanii

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Stillman's Needlegrass (Achnatherum stillmanii)

Stillman's Needlegrass, scientifically known as Achnatherum stillmanii, is a perennial grass found in specific regions. It is also sometimes referred to as Stillman's Stipa, nodding needlegrass, or nodding tussockgrass/stipa.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Achnatherum stillmanii (Bol.) Barkworth
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Stipa stillmanii Boland.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to specific regions including California and Idaho.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Graminoid: A plant resembling grass.
  • Duration: Perennial (lives for more than two years).

Related Information

  • Several needlegrass species have undergone taxonomic revisions and have been reclassified between the genera Achnatherum and Stipa.
  • Discover Life provides detailed information regarding the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Achnatherum stillmanii.