Taxon Report

Vahlodea atropurpurea (Wahlenb.) Hartm.

mountain hair grass

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  Classification

Scientific Name:
Vahlodea atropurpurea (Wahlenb.) Hartm.
Common Name:
mountain hair grass
Family: Poaceae
Element Code: PMPOA6M010
USDA Plants Symbol: VAAT2
Synonyms/Other Names:
  • Deschampsia atropurpurea

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: Jul-Aug Jul-Aug
Elevation: 1710-2300 (5610-7545)
General Habitats: Meadows and seeps, Subalpine coniferous forest, Upper montane coniferous forest
Microhabitat: Mesic
Microhabitat Details:

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 0
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 0
California Endemic:  False
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Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2024. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 25 December 2024].