The Vascular Plants of Iowa

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Group Name:
Angiosperms: Monocotyledons
Family Name:
Poaceae (Gramineae)
Genus:
Aristida L. L.
Genus Common Name:
Three-awned grass
Species:
Aristida oligantha Michx.
Habitat:
Open areas; dry soil; railroad embankments; disturbed areas
Abundance and Distribution:
Common southern half; rare northern half
Origin:
Native
Iowa and Its Flora:
More information about plants of Missouri River Alluvium Region: Sand Dunes
Link to this record:
http://uipress.lib.uiowa.edu/vpi/DetailsPage.aspx?species_id=SPEd1e15287