Piptatherum paradoum
Achnatherum paradoxum
- Native to:
- Algeria, France, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Achnatherum
- Species:
- Achnatherum paradoxum
- USDA Symbol:
- PIPA14
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Achnatherum paradoxum is a bunchgrass that can resprout after fire; fire may reduce litter and promote seedling establishment.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions