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Nassella tenuissima  (Trin.) Barkworth
Finestem needlegrass,   Mexican feathergrass
Nassella tenuissima is a perennial grasslike herb that is not native to California.
also called Stipa tenuissima
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Genus: Nassella
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Communities: escaped cultivar
Name Status:
Accepted by PLANTS + POWO

Alternate Names:
PLANTSStipa tenuissima
Information about  Nassella tenuissima from other sources
USDA PLANTS Profile (NATE3)

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[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: Watch (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 12/11/2024).