학명 : Nassella tenuissima (Trin.) Barkworth
학명 이명 : Stipa tenuissima Trin.
분류 : Poaceae
학명 풀이 :
Nassella : From the Latin nassa, a narrow-necked basket used for catching fish; referring to the shape of the florets on some species
tenuissima : 아주 가는
Common Name: Mexican feathergrass, finestem needlegrass
국내 유통명 : 털수염풀 (국표식) 가는잎나래새
품종 Pony Tails이다
사진 : 2021.09.25 서울식물원
설명
Native Range: Texas, New Mexico, Mexico, Argentina
Noteworthy Characteristics
Nassella tenuissima, commonly called Mexican feathergrass, is a finely textured, clumping, perennial grass native to open, rocky scrublands and woods on slopes and plateaus of the mountainous Trans-Pecos region of Texas west to southern New Mexico and south into central Mexico. There is also a disjunct, native population in Argentina and Chile. Mature clumps can reach 1-2' tall with an equal width. The light green leaves are very fine and upright. The foliage turns light brown in winter. Wispy, upright to gently arching panicles appear in summer bearing small, silvery yellow spikelets. The mature fruits have a thin, light brown, terminal bristle that can reach 2-4" long, creating a feather-like appearance. Synonymous with Stipa tenuissima.
The genus name Nassella comes from the Latin nassa, a narrow-necked fishing snare.
The specific epithet tenuissima comes from Latin and means "thinnest", most likely in reference to the narrow foliage.
The common name Mexican feathergrass refers to both part of the native range of this species and the feather-like appearance of the mature seedheads.
Uses
Provides a fine textured accent for rock gardens and mixed borders. Suitable for mass planting, containers, and erosion control.
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