Family: Poaceae Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.
Genus: Hesperostipa Needlegrass
About four perennial grass species native to North American. Tribe Stipeae.
Scientific Name: Hesperostipa spartea (Trin.) Barkworth
Common Name(s): Porcupinegrass, Needlegrass
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:
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 | Caption: Illustration detailing porcupinegrass emerging inflorescence and long, twisted awn.
ID: Hrb-STDSP-001
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, seed
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 | Caption: Porcupine grass approximately 2.5 feet tall.
ID: Hrb-STDSP-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense
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