Status:
valid
Authors:
Anton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 10: 51 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904471
Common Names
- Nicorae Beaksedge
- Nicorae Tridens
- Tridens nicorae
Description
Tridens nicorae (also called ‘Nicorae Grass’, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the temperate regions of North America. It is a perennial grass, growing up to 1 m in height. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tridens nicorae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tridens nicorae has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tridens nicorae 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 some shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Tridens nicorae
Tridens nicorae can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Tridens nicorae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tridens nicorae?
Tridens nicorae
What type of plant is Tridens nicorae?
Grass
What is the natural habitat of Tridens nicorae?
Dry, open woods and prairies
Species in the Tridens genus
Tridens albescens,
Tridens ambiguus,
Tridens brasiliensis,
Tridens carolinianus,
Tridens chapmanii,
Tridens congestus,
Tridens flaccidus,
Tridens flavus,
Tridens hackelii,
Tridens muticus,
Tridens nicorae,
Tridens oklahomensis,
Tridens riograndensis,
Tridens strictus,
Tridens texanus,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:257778-2: 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].