P h o t o b y U n i v e r s i t y o f T e n n e s s e e H e r b a r i u m ( T E N N )
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Habitat:
Dry, open or partially shaded sandy or rocky soil in mesic forests and cracks in sandstone cliffs and cliff bases.
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early June to late August.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
This plant appears to be a clump of green hair on the ground. The leaf blades are very thin and long (hair-like), filiform not flat, and in combination with the dry habitat (commonly clifflines) it is easy to identify this species in the field. The spikelets are silvery purple and infloresence is somewhat loose and nodding. THe glumes are not longer than the lemmas in the spikelets and they are scabrous. The awn on the lemma arises near the base nad bends below the middle.
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Management:
Disturbance of surrounding areas such as ATV trails, timber removal or any activity that results in increased erosion and weed invasion will be detrimental. Exotic pest plants are a threat to this species. Avoid creating access to the site through trail or road construction.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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