Green needlegrass

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Nassella viridula

Green needlegrass, a reference photo
Photo: Matt Lavin · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Nassella viridula is a species of grass known by the common name green needlegrass. It is native to North America, where it is widespread in western Canada and the western and central United States. It is introduced in parts of eastern North America.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Green needlegrass 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Family
Poaceae
Species
Nassella viridula

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