Nassella viridula
Feather Bunchgrass, Green Nassella
Other regional names: Green Tussockgrass
- Green Tussockgrass
Also known as: Stipa nuttalliana Steud. +2 more
- Stipa nuttalliana Steud.
- Stipa sparta Hook.
- Stipa viridula Trin.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Nassella viridula (commonly known as Feather Bunchgrass or Green Nassella) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Manitoba, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Yukon
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)
New York