Stipagrostis pungens
Three Awn Grass
Also known as: Aristida pungens var. pubescens Henrard +5 more
- Aristida pungens var. pubescens Henrard
- Aristida pungens var. transiens Maire
- Arthratherum pungens (Desf.) P.Beauv.
- Stipagrostis pungens subsp. pubescens (Henrard) H.Scholz
- Stipagrostis pungens subsp. pungens
- Stipagrostis pungens subsp. transiens (Maire) H.Scholz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Africa and Temperate Asia, Stipagrostis pungens (commonly known as Three-Awn Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Asia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Algeria, Chad, Iran, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Western Sahara
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)
India