Aristida longespica
Slim Spike Three Awn Grass, Long Spiked Triple Awned Grass
Other regional names: Slender Threeawn +2 more
- Slender Threeawn
- Slim Spike Threeawn
- Slim Spike Threeawn Grass
Also known as: Aristida geniculata Raf. +8 more
- Aristida geniculata Raf.
- Aristida gracilis Elliott
- Aristida gracilis var. depauperata A.Gray
- Aristida intermedia var. necopina (Shinners) Mohlenbr.
- Aristida longespica var. geniculata (Raf.) Fernald
- Aristida necopina Shinners
- Aristida simpliciflora var. texana Vasey
- Curtopogon gracilis Trin. & Rupr.
- Trixostis gracilis Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Aristida longespica (commonly known as Slim-spike Three-awn Grass or Long-Spiked Triple-Awned Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Aristida genus, encompassing over 300 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mexico Northeast, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Japan, Transcaucasus, Washington