Aristida ramosissima Engelm. ex A.Gray,

Locations ofAristida ramosissima Engelm. ex A.Gray, in Virginia

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Detail

Family
Poaceae
Botanical Name
Aristida ramosissima Engelm. ex A.Gray,
Common Name
S-Curve Threeawn
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Not in Flora of Virginia; discovered after its publication.
Comments
Established in at least two locations within a well-known, Fairfax County powerline right of way. Its discovery after years of inventory in the area either implies a recent introduction via powerline maintenance activities or lack of sufficient scrutiny of the genus. A Midwestern species, presumably introduced in our area.
Habitat
Powerline right of way through diabase flatwoods. Occurring with Aristida oligantha and Aristida dichotoma/curtissii.
Native Status
Introduced

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