Page author: David Giblin
Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. dorei
Nelson's needlegrass
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Distribution: Occurring chiefly east of the Cascades crest in Washington; Yukon to California, east to the Great Plains.

Habitat: Moist to mesic, montane to subalpine meadows and open forest.

Flowers: May-August

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Wind

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Achnatherum nelsonii (Scribn.) Barkworth ssp. dorei (Barkworth & J. Maze) Barkworth
Publication: Phytologia 74(1): 9. 1993. 1993.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Achnatherum lettermanii (Vasey) Barkworth, misapplied [HC2]
Stipa columbiana Macoun, misapplied
Stipa nelsonii Scribn. ssp. dorei Barkworth & J. Maze
Stipa nelsonii Scribn. var. dorei (Barkworth & J. Maze) Dorn
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. dorei in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.

WA Flora Checklist: Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. dorei checklist entry.

OregonFlora: Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. dorei information.

E-Flora BC: Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. dorei atlas page.

CalPhotos: Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. dorei photos.

USDA Plants: Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. dorei information.

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