L48 (N), Can (N)PlantaeSpecies
Slimspike Threeawn
Aristida longespica
Poir.
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Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
Order
Cyperales
Family
Poaceae
Grass family
Genus
Aristida
Species
Aristida longespica
Lifecycle & Ecology
Duration
Annual
Growth Habit
Graminoid
EdibleNo
US Distribution
Found in 38 states
Present
Not Present
Distribution Details
State T&E Status
Ri (Sc)
Also Known As
Aristida intermedia var. necopinaAristida geniculataAristida longespica var. geniculataAristida gracilisAristida necopinaTrixostis gracilis
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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