Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Aristida divaricata Humboldt & Bonpland ex Willdenow
(Poverty Threeawn)
Family: Poaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Aristida divaricata has well-developed lateral awns in an open panicle. The branches
do not droop like those of Aristida purpurea. The anthers are less than 1mm long, like Aristida
havardii, but the plants are usually more than 25 cm tall.
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Aristida divaricata, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Oct. 22, 2007
Aristida divaricata, detail of spikelet, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Oct. 22, 2007
Aristida divaricata, panicle, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City near Scott Park, Aug. 7, 2009
Aristida divaricata, macro of anthers <1mm, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City near Scott Park, Aug. 7, 2009
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