Eriocoma occidentalis subsp. californica
California Needlegrass
Also known as: Achnatherum nelsonii subsp. longiaristatum (Barkworth & J.R.Maze) Barkworth +3 more
- Achnatherum nelsonii subsp. longiaristatum (Barkworth & J.R.Maze) Barkworth
- Achnatherum occidentale subsp. californicum (Merr. & Burtt Davy) Barkworth
- Stipa nelsonii var. longiaristata Barkworth & J.R.Maze
- Stipa occidentalis var. californica (Merr. & Burtt Davy) C.L.Hitchc.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Eriocoma occidentalis subsp. californica (commonly known as California needlegrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Eriocoma occidentalis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
Base Species & Variations