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Achnatherum scribneri

Achnatherum scribneri (Vasey) Barkworth

Scribner Needle Grass, Scribner Needlegrass

Poaceae (Grass family)

Synonym(s): Stipa scribneri

USDA Symbol: ACSC11

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: CO , NM , OK , TX , WY
Native Habitat: Rocky slopes, in pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine associations.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 0000-00-00
Research By: CBR

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