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Achnatherum speciosum

Family: poaceae
Common name(s): Desert needle grass
Synonym(s): Stipa speciosa
Hardiness ratings: USDA zone 4~5 - 10

General resources

• Wikipedia. Online encyclopedia entry (if defined).
• Google images. Web search for photographs.
• The Plant List. Taxonomical lookup
• Catalogue of Life. Taxonomical lookup
• Dave's Garden. Search the extensive PlantFiles database.

Links for Achnatherum speciosum

• Denver Botanic Gardens - Description, native range, and cultural requirements. (zone 5) (3 photos)
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Plant description and characteristics with notes on distribution, culture, and propagation.
• Las Pilitas Nursery - Catalog page about this California native, with description and horticultural basics. (zone 4-10) (3 photos)