Nassella tenuissima
(Trin.) Barkworth
Finestem needlegrass, Mexican feathergrass
Nassella tenuissima is a perennial grasslike herb that is not native to California.
New name: Stipa tenuissima
Cal-IPC rating: limited
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Jepson eFlora section:
monocot
USDA PLANTS group:
Monocot
escaped cultivar
[Cal-IPC] Mexico, Texas, Argentina, Chile native, Invasive: Stipa tenuissima (Mexican feathergrass) is a perennial grass (family Poaceae) that can grow to be 2 feet tall and is found in the central and south coast ranges of California. It is native to Mexico, Texas, Argentina and Chile. It favors grasslands and woodlands. It spreads only by seeds which are dispersed by livestock, humans, wind and water. Seeds adhere to clothing and fur. Cal-IPC Rating: Limited (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
