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Aristida gyrans

Aristida gyrans Chapm.

Corkscrew Three-awn, Corkscrew Threeawn

Poaceae (Grass family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ARGY

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 26 inches tall.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: FL , GA
Native Habitat: Sandy pine woods and oak scrub.

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

Metadata

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

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