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Webber needlegrass
Scientific Name: Achnatherum webberi
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Webber Needlegrass
Learn about Achnatherum webberi, also known as Webber's needlegrass, Webber ricegrass, or Mormon needle grass, a perennial grass of the genus Achnatherum.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a type of needlegrass. Some needlegrasses are known to have sharp seeds or awns that can potentially cause physical irritation or injury to animals.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Achnatherum webberi (Thurb.) Barkworth
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Stipa webberi, Oryzopsis webberi
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- The classification of several needlegrass species, including Achnatherum webberi, has shifted between the genera Achnatherum and Stipa.
- Nomenclatural Reference: Phytologia 74(1): 14 (1993):. 21 Feb 1993
Distribution and Habitat
- Achnatherum webberi is found in the Western United States, including California, Idaho, and Nevada.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a perennial grass.
- It is a graminoid.
- Plants are tightly cespitose (growing in tufts).
Ecology
- The plant needs a location with at least a few hours of direct sunlight.
Interactions With Other Organisms
- Mentions associations with other plants within specific locations in California and Idaho.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Achnatherum webberi.
- Wolfram|Alpha provides facts and data across a range of topics, including science.