Nassella tenuissima Nassella tenuissima (Trin.) Barkworth Stipa tenuissima Trin. Mexican Feather Grass, Finestem Needlegrass
Mexican feathergrass is native to Texas, New Mexico, Mexico, and Argentina. Increasingly popular as an ornamental grass, it is potentially invasive in some areas. Identification: This grass forms clumps 12-24" (30-60 cm) high and about 12" (30 cm) around. Feathery green flower clusters 6-12" (15-30 cm) tall mature to silvery tan in color. The individual flowers each have a long, thin awn 2-3" (5-7.6 cm) in length. Grass blades are 6-14" (15-35 cm) long, almost tubular, tightly rolled, making the blades appear very fine, only half a millimeter in diameter. Online References:
Nassella tenuissima on floridata.com Nassella tenuissima at HEAR: the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project Nassella tenuissima at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Nassella tenuissima at George and Audrey DeLange's Arizona wildflower site The tan-colored panicles of flowers are several inches long. · 8/1/2009 · Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay, ME Nassella tenuissima description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 12 Oct 2018. © FloraFinder.org. All rights reserved. |
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