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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)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Purple , BrownBloom Time: Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CAAdditional resources
USDA: Find Nassella pulchra in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Nassella pulchra in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Nassella pulchra
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-04-04Research By: CBR