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Achnatherum curvifolium
Achnatherum curvifolium (Swallen) Barkworth
Curlyleaf Needle Grass, Curlyleaf Needlegrass, Guadalupe Ricegrass
Poaceae (Grass family)
Synonym(s): Stipa curvifolia
USDA Symbol: ACCU6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 22 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , BrownBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: NM , TXNative Habitat: Cliffs and rocky limestone habitats.
Web Reference
Webref 32 - Grasses of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico - North America north of Mexico (all countries, provinces, states, territories) (2019) Open Herbarium (openherbarium.org)Additional resources
USDA: Find Achnatherum curvifolium in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Achnatherum curvifolium in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Achnatherum curvifolium
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: CBR