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Piptatherum pungens (Torr.) Barkworth, comb. nov. ined.

Mountain ricegrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonyms: Oryzopsis pungens

USDA Symbol: PIPU7

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
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Distribution

USA: CO , CT , IA , IL , IN , MA , ME , MI , MN , ND , NH , NJ , NY , PA , RI , SD , VT , WI , WV , WY
Canada: BC , NB , NS
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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