Aristida subspicata
Galapagos Three Awn Grass
Also known as: Aristida caudata Andersson +1 more
- Aristida caudata Andersson
- Aristida compacta Andersson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Aristida subspicata (commonly known as Galapagos Three-awn Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Aristida, which contains over 300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Galápagos