About Nassella tenuissima (Trin.) Barkworth
Nassella tenuissima (Trin.) Barkworth is a grass species that has several common names: Mexican feathergrass, finestem needlegrass, fineleaved nassella, and Argentine needle-grass. This species is native to the southwestern United States, northern Mexico, and Argentina. It adapts well to the climate of Australia, where it can cause harm to the Australian environment. Nassella tenuissima is still widely referenced in botanical and horticultural literature under its synonym Stipa tenuissima, and it was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit under this synonym.
