Aristida adscensionis

An annual species found throughout the southwestern U.S., often with the lateral awns greatly reduced.

Inflorescences near Munz Gap in the Franklin Mountains, El Paso Co., Texas, 15 Sep 2006.

An inflorescence near Munz Gap in the Franklin Mountains, 15 Sep 2006.

Spikelets, near Munz Gap in the Franklin Mountains, 15 Sep 2006.

Plant habit on a windy day near Munz Gap in the Franklin Mts., 15 Sep 2006.

An inflorescence near Signal Peak on the northeastern side of the Gila Bend Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona, 9 Mar 2008.

Spikelets near Signal Peak in the Gila Bend Mountains, 9 Mar 2008.

Plant habit near Signal Peak in the Gila Bend Mountains, 9 Mar 2008.