Page author: David Giblin
Hesperostipa comata ssp. comata
needle and thread
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; Yukon Territory to California, east to the Great Plains and Great Lakes region.

Habitat: Plains and prairies to forested areas in the mountains.

Flowers: May-July

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Wind

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Hesperostipa comata (Trin. & Rupr.) Barkworth ssp. comata
Publication: Phytologia 74(1): 16. 1993.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Stipa comata Trin. & Rupr. ssp. intonsa Piper
Stipa comata Trin. & Rupr. var. comata [HC]
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Hesperostipa comata ssp. comata in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.

WA Flora Checklist: Hesperostipa comata ssp. comata checklist entry.

OregonFlora: Hesperostipa comata ssp. comata information.

E-Flora BC: Hesperostipa comata ssp. comata atlas page.

CalPhotos: Hesperostipa comata ssp. comata photos.

USDA Plants: Hesperostipa comata ssp. comata information.

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