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Achnatherum lobatum (Swallen) Barkworth

Lobed Needlegrass, Littleawn Needlegrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonyms: Stipa lobata

USDA Symbol: ACLO7

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Cespitose perennial grass.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Height 40-100 cm.
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM , TX
Native Distribution: Texas to Arizona and adjacent northern Mexico.
USDA Native Status: L48 N

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Heat Tolerant: yes
Conditions Comments: Rocky, grassy, mountain slopes above 4500 ft elevation.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Achnatherum lobatum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Achnatherum lobatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Achnatherum lobatum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-09-06
Research By: JAM

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