Page author: David Giblin
Vulpia microstachys
small fescue
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California, east to the Rocky Mountains.
Habitat: Balds, prairies, sagebrush desert, and disturbed areas, lowland to montane.
Flowers: April-June
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Annual
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Vulpia microstachys (Nutt.) Munro
Publication: Pl. Hartw. 342. 1857.
Publication: Pl. Hartw. 342. 1857.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Festuca arida Elmer
Festuca microstachys Nutt. [HC]
Vulpia arida (Elmer) Henrard
Festuca microstachys Nutt. [HC]
Vulpia arida (Elmer) Henrard
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Vulpia microstachys in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Vulpia microstachys checklist entry
OregonFlora: Vulpia microstachys information
E-Flora BC: Vulpia microstachys atlas page
CalPhotos: Vulpia microstachys photos
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