Nassella cernua
Foothill Needlegrass, Nodding Needlegrass
Also known as: Stipa cernua Stebbins & Love +1 more
- Stipa cernua Stebbins & Love
- Stipa pulchra var. cernua (Stebbins & Love) Beetle & Tofsrud
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Nassella cernua (commonly known as Foothill Needlegrass or Nodding 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
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)
Hawaii