Forked Threeawn
Aristida basiramea
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions. 3 vols. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. Vol. 1: 179. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Aristida
- Species:
- Aristida basiramea
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug, sep, oct
- Bloom Colors:
- Green
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: Ontario, Quebec
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, disturbed habitats like prairies