familyPoaceae
subfamilyPoaceae subfam. Pooideae
tribePoaceae tribe Poeae
genusVulpia
speciesVulpia microstachys
Vulpia microstachys var. pauciflora
Common names: Pacific fescue
Synonyms: Vulpia reflexa unknown Vulpia pacifica unknown Festuca reflexa unknown Festuca pacifica unknown Festuca microstachys var. simulans unknown Festuca microstachys var. pauciflora unknown
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 24. Treatment on page 452.
Revision as of 20:16, 24 September 2019 by FNA>Volume Importer
Spikelets with 1-6 florets. Glumes and lemmas smooth or scabrous.
Distribution
Colo., N.Mex., Wash., B.C., Utah, Calif., Oreg., Mont., Ariz., Idaho, Nev.
Discussion
Vulpia microstachys var. pauciflora grows in sandy, often disturbed sites, and is the most common and widespread variety of the complex. It is often intermingled with plants of the other varieties.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.