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Stipa speciosa  Trin. & Rupr.
Desert needle grass
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Stipa speciosa is a perennial grasslike herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.
also called Achnatherum speciosum
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Genus: Stipa
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Communities: Creosote Bush Scrub, Chaparral, Joshua Tree Woodland
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF
Alternate Names:
JEFAchnatherum speciosum
JEFJarava speciosa
JEFPappostipa speciosa
PLANTSAchnatherum speciosum
POWOPappostipa speciosa
Information about  Stipa speciosa from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (ACSP12)

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/28/2025).