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New Mexico Feathergrass
Grass Family : ( Poaceae : Stipeae )
Latin Name : Stipa neomexicana
(synonym : Hesperostipa neomexicana)
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Cool
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – poor
Livestock -fair
Remarks :
This grass is very similar to "Needle-and-
Thread" except the floret has a long awn that
is pubescent with hairs. This grass is adapted
to rocky, open slopes but is rarely abundant
enough to provide much grazing.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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