Achnatherum hendersonii

Achnatherum hendersonii is a grass.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Achnatherum hendersonii 11.1 History 11.2 Achnatherum hendersonii in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Achnatherum hendersonii was already described and the name validly published by George Vasey. It was not until some time later, however, that Mary Elizabeth Barkworth reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

Achnatherum hendersonii is a species in the genus Achnatherum (needlegrass) which belongs to the family of the Poaceae (Grass Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

[edit] Root System

[edit] Distribution

[edit] Cultivation

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Achnatherum hendersonii

[edit] History

[edit] Achnatherum hendersonii in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Achnatherum hendersoniifr:Achnatherum hendersonii