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ARISTIDA
(
La
)
Steekgras (
Le
)
Family:
POACEAE
arista, = the awn or beard of grain;
-ida, = indicates a state or action in progress; ('-ish').
(bearded)
(
ld
,
BL
)
Aristida junciformis subsp. junciformis
(
La
)
Besemgras, Bristle Grass, Steekgras (
PS
)
Location: (
F
,
K
,
P
)
jungo, = to join or unite together, connect, attach, fasten, yoke, harness;
juncus, = a twig resembling a rush;
forma, = form, contour, figure, shape, appearance.
(
ld
)