Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Aristida arizonica Vasey
(Arizona Threeawn)
Family: Poaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Aristida arizonica is a perennial threeawn with a closed panicle with the
branches appressed. The glumes are nearly equal and the mature leaf blades are flat and
curling.
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Aristida arizonica, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Ben Lilly, Nov. 21, 2007
Aristida arizonica, glumes nearly equal, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Ben Lilly, Nov. 21, 2007
Aristida arizonica, panicle closed, branches erect-appressed, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Ben Lilly, Nov. 21, 2007
Aristida arizonica, browner blades flat and curling, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Ben Lilly, Nov. 21, 2007
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