Family: Poaceae Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.
Genus: Aristida Threeawn
About 300 species worldwide. Distinguished by having three awns (bristles) on each lemma of each floret. Tribe Aristideae.
Scientific Name: Aristida purpurascens (Poir.)
Common Name(s): Arrowfeather Threeawn, Arrow-feather
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:
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 | Caption: Illustration of arrowfeather threeawn detailing its slender panicle inflorescence and long awns.
ID: Hrb-ARKPU-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): inflorescence, mature
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