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Aristida beyrichiana Trin. & Rupr.

Beyrich threeawn, Wiregrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonyms: Aristida stricta var. beyrichiana

USDA Symbol: ARBE7

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Panicle , Raceme , Spike , Terminal
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: 12-18 inches
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Size Class: 0-1 ft. , 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: The flowers (florets) of grasses are usually minute and therefore not visible to the naked eye. It appears to be tan color and the inflorescence shape is variable.

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , MS , SC
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Drought Tolerance: High

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2011-06-10
Research By: DEW

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