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Imperata brevifolia
Imperata brevifolia Vasey
California Satintail
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Imperata hookeri
USDA Symbol: IMBR2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Panicle , Terminal
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Inflorescence off-white, plume-like, dense silky hair, speckled.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NM , NV , TX , UTNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Imperata brevifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Imperata brevifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Imperata brevifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2011-08-17Research By: