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Brachyelytrum aristosum

Northern Shorthusk
Also known as: Brachyelytrum aristatum P.Beauv. ex Trel. +5 more
  • Brachyelytrum aristatum P.Beauv. ex Trel.
  • Brachyelytrum aristatum Roem. & Schult.
  • Brachyelytrum aristosum var. aristosum
  • Brachyelytrum erectum var. septentrionale Babel
  • Brachyelytrum septentrionale (Babel) G.C.Tucker
  • Dilepyrum aristosum Michx.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Found natively in North America, Brachyelytrum aristosum (commonly known as Northern Shorthusk) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Labrador, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

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