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Bouteloua aristidoides

Needle Grama
Also known as: Aristida unilateralis Willd. ex Steud. +13 more
  • Aristida unilateralis Willd. ex Steud.
  • Atheropogon aristidioides (Kunth) Roem. & Schult.
  • Atheropogon aristidoides (Kunth) Roem. & Schult.
  • Atheropogon hirsutus (J.Presl) E.Fourn.
  • Bouteloua aristidoides var. aristidoides
  • Bouteloua aristidoides var. arizonica M.E.Jones
  • Bouteloua arizonica (M.E.Jones) Cuellar & Columbus
  • Bouteloua ciliata Griseb.
  • Dineba hirsuta J.Presl
  • Dinebra aristidoides Kunth
  • Dinebra hirsuta J.Presl
  • Eutriana aristidoides Trin.
  • Eutriana hirsuta (J.Presl) Kunth
  • Triathera aristidoides (Kunth) Nash
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Bouteloua aristidoides (commonly known as Needle Grama) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Mexico, Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southern South America, Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Arizona, Aruba, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, California, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Texas, Utah, Vermont

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)
Maryland

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