Aristida dichotoma
Churchmouse Three-awn
Description:
This plant grows in small clusters with shallow roots. The stems are hairless. They are found in dry, sandy soils of sunny uplands. Flowers appear mid summer and persist through the fall.
Plant Overview:
| Plant Family: | Poaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Annual |
| Plant Type: | Graminoids/Grasses |
| Bloom Time: | Late August to early October |
| Fruit Timing: | Late August tooctober, some old fruit persisting later |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |