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Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Nassella viridula

Nassella viridula (Trin.) Barkworth

Green Needlegrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s): Stipa viridula

USDA Symbol: NAVI4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Leaf: Green

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , IA , ID , IL , KS , MN , MT , ND , NE , NM , NY , SD , UT , WI , WY
Canada: AB , MB , NB , SK
Native Habitat: Prairie/Meadow/Field

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: High

Benefit

Attracts: Birds

Find Seed or Plants

Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.

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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-04-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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