Aristida californica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thurb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Bot. California 2: 289 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848616
Common Names
- Aristida californica
- California Three-awn Grass
- California Three-awned Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aristida californica (also called California Three-Awn, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to California and Baja California. It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3–1 m. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Aristida californica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a low-maintenance lawn. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aristida californica has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and wiry.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aristida californica is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Aristida californica
Aristida californica is found in the United States, primarily in the Great Plains, as well as in Mexico and Central America.
Aristida californica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aristida californica?
Aristida californica
What is the common name of Aristida californica?
California threeawn
What type of plant is Aristida californica?
Grass
Species in the Aristida genus
Aristida abnormis, Aristida achalensis, Aristida acuta, Aristida adoensis, Aristida adscensionis, Aristida aemulans, Aristida aequiglumis, Aristida alpina, Aristida amazonensis, Aristida ambongensis, Aristida amplexifolia, Aristida anaclasta, Aristida anisochaeta, Aristida annamensis, Aristida annua, Aristida anthoxanthoides, Aristida antoniana, Aristida appressa, Aristida arida, Aristida arizonica, Aristida arubensis, Aristida asplundii, Aristida australis, Aristida balansae, Aristida barbicollis, Aristida basiramea, Aristida batangensis, Aristida behriana, Aristida benthamii, Aristida beyrichiana, Aristida biglandulosa, Aristida bipartita, Aristida bissei, Aristida blakei, Aristida boninensis, Aristida brainii, Aristida brasiliensis, Aristida brevissima, Aristida brittonorum, Aristida burbidgeae, Aristida burraensis, Aristida calcicola, Aristida californica, Aristida calycina, Aristida capillacea, Aristida capillifolia, Aristida caput-medusae, Aristida chapadensis, Aristida chaseae, Aristida chiclayensis,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
Henry Nicholas Bolander (1831-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bol.' in the authors string.
George Thurber (1821-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thurb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389292-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].