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.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Festuca arida Elmer
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.

USDA Plants: Vulpia microstachys information.

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