Aristida cognata
Donkey Grass, Spreading Threeawn
Also known as: Aristida cognata var. media Trin. & Rupr.
- Aristida cognata var. media Trin. & Rupr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to South America, Aristida cognata (commonly known as Donkey Grass or Spreading Threeawn) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.