Aristida longespica is a species of grass known by the common name slimspike threeawn. Aristida longespica var. geniculata is listed as a species of special concern in the State of Connecticut.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Slim-spike Three-awn Grass being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Aristida basiramea
- Aristida dichotoma
- Aristida palustris
- Aristida virgata
- Aristida purpurascens
- Aristida lanosa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Poaceae
- Genus
- Aristida
- Species
- Aristida longespica
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