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Puccinellia nutkaensis

Puccinellia nutkaensis (J. Presl) Fernald & Weath.

Nootka Alkaligrass

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Synonym(s): Phippsia nutkaensis, Puccinellia grandis

USDA Symbol: PUNU

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

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White

Distribution

USA: AK , CA , OR , WA
Canada: NB

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:		OBL	OBL					FACW	FACW	OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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