Stipa manicata

by Eric Wrubel

Common Name(s)

Andean tussock grass, tropical needlegrass

Synonym(s)

Nassella manicata, Stipa formicarum, Nassella formicara, Nassella formicarum

Is this plant a cultivar? No

Life History: Perennial

Growth Form: grass

Native Range

South America.

Plant Description

Perennial grass in the Poaceae family.

History as an Ornamental

Not available as an ornamental.

External Resources

GBIF Link

USDA Plants Database

Tropicos Link

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Images

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