Nassella pulchra
Purple Needlegrass
Also known as: Stipa pulchra Hitchc.
- Stipa pulchra Hitchc.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Nassella pulchra (commonly known as Purple Needlegrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest