Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. nelsonii

Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. nelsonii 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 nelsonii ssp. nelsonii 11.1 History 11.2 Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. nelsonii 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 nelsonii ssp. nelsonii was already described and the name validly published by Frank Lamson Scribner. It was not until some time later, however, that Mary Elizabeth Barkworth reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. nelsonii is a subspecies in the genus Achnatherum (needlegrass) which belongs to the family of the Poaceae (Grass Family).

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[edit] Wood and Bark

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[edit] Cultivation

Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. nelsonii grows best in sand and sandy-gritty soil, loamy soil, sandy or pebbly, loamy soil.

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[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. nelsonii

[edit] History

[edit] Achnatherum nelsonii ssp. nelsonii in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

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[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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