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Nassella pulchra (Purple needlegrass)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Nassella pulchra

Nassella pulchra (Hitchc.) Barkworth

Purple Needlegrass, Purple Stipa, Purple Tussockgrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s): Stipa pulchra

USDA Symbol: NAPU4

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 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple , Brown
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: CA

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-04-04
Research By: CBR

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