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Aristida gypsophila

Aristida gypsophila Beetle

Gypsum Three-awn, Gypsum Threeawn

Poaceae (Grass family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ARGY4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: Rocky limestone or gypsum hills in desert thorn-scrub communities.

Web Reference

Webref 32 - Grasses of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico - North America north of Mexico (all countries, provinces, states, territories) (2019) Open Herbarium (openherbarium.org)

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 0000-00-00
Research By: CBR

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