Eriocoma richardsonii
Richardson's Needlegrass, Spreading Needlegrass
Also known as: Achnatherum richardsonii (Link) Barkworth +3 more
- Achnatherum richardsonii (Link) Barkworth
- Oryzopsis richardsonii (Link) Beal
- Stipa richardsonii Link
- Stipa richardsonii var. major Macoun
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in North America, Eriocoma richardsonii (commonly known as Richardson's needlegrass or Spreading Needlegrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. 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)
North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, Idaho, Manitoba, Montana, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming, Yukon
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany