Green Needlegrass

Stipa viridula

Physical Characteristics

Stipa viridula is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Eastern and central N. America - Alberta and Saskatchewan to Illinois, Montana and Arizona.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Narcotic The plant has a narcotic effect on the spinal cord and brain[192].

Known Hazards

None known