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Aristida longespica var. longespica
Aristida longespica Poir. var. longespica
Slimspike Threeawn, Red Three-awn, Slimspike Three-awn
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Aristida gracilis, Aristida longispica var. longispica
USDA Symbol: ARLOL3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , BrownBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , AZ , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: ON
Additional resources
USDA: Find Aristida longespica var. longespica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Aristida longespica var. longespica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aristida longespica var. longespica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-04-23Research By: CBR