Piptochaetium avenaceum (L.) Parodi

Locations ofPiptochaetium avenaceum (L.) Parodi in Virginia

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Detail

Family
Poaceae
Botanical Name
Piptochaetium avenaceum (L.) Parodi
Common Name
Eastern Needlegrass
Synonym(s)
Stipa avenacea L.
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Piptochaetium avenaceum (L.) Parodi
Comments
Habitat
Dry-mesic to dry upland forests, Piedmont hardpan forests, sandy or rocky woodlands, barrens, and dry clearings; occurs in both extremely acidic and strongly basic soils. Frequent to common over most of the Coastal Plain and Piedmont; locally frequent in the mountains at low elevations on acidic substrates.
Native Status
Native

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