Needle Grass

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (อันดับหญ้า)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Stipa

Species

Stipa lessingiana (Needle Grass)

Names in Other Languages

Russian Kovylok

Similar Species in Stipa

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Gegarkunian Feather-grass

Stipa gegarkunii

Data Deficient

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Karjagin's Feather-grass

Stipa karjaginii

Vulnerable

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European feather grass

Stipa pennata

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Needle Grass?

The scientific name of Needle Grass is Stipa lessingiana. It belongs to the genus Stipa.

What is the conservation status of Needle Grass?

Needle Grass (Stipa lessingiana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Needle Grass belong to?

Needle Grass (Stipa lessingiana) belongs to the genus Stipa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Needle Grass endangered?

No, Needle Grass (Stipa lessingiana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Needle Grass belong to?

Needle Grass (Stipa lessingiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Needle Grass?

The closest relatives of Needle Grass in the genus Stipa include Gegarkunian Feather-grass, Karjagin's Feather-grass, European feather grass.