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Trachypogon spicatus
Trachypogon spicatus (L. f.) Kuntze
Crinkle-Awn, Onesided Crinkleawn, Sideflower Crinkleawn, Spiked Crinkleawn
Poaceae (Grass family)
Synonym(s): Andropogon montufari, Heteropogon secundus, Stipa spicata, Trachypogon montufari, Trachypogon secundus
USDA Symbol: TRSP12
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , BrownBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , TXNative Habitat: Prairies, woodlands and dry, open, rocky slopes, primarily on loose, sandy soils.
Bibliography
Bibref 1791 - Guide to Texas Grasses (2012) Robert B. ShawSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Trachypogon spicatus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Trachypogon spicatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Trachypogon spicatus
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: CBR