Common Name(s): | Purple Threeawn, Threeawn,Purple |
Scientific Name: | Aristida purpurea |
Family: | Poaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Warm |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 35 - 80 cm |
Flowers: | May - Oct |
Description: Common along roadsides and occurs on a variety of soil types. It is similar in appearance to Oldfield threeawn, but the stems do not branch and the glumes are obviously unequal in length. It is of little value to wildlife and cattle. However, cattle may graze it early in the growing season. Its forage quantity is limited. |