Needle and Thread Grass-Hesperostipa comata

A common grass with distinctive long seedheads is needle and thread grass (Hesperostipa comata), previously known as Stipa comata. It is a perennial bunch grass that is commonly eaten by wildlife and livestock. It is most palatable in early spring or late summer. When the seed is ripe, it is sharp and can cause injury to animals eating it.

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