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Commemorative
René Primevère Lesson (1794-1849) was a 19th century French ornithologist, herpetologist, naturalist and surgeon.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Lesson
Nomenclature
Syn.= Agrostis lessoniana; Oryzopsis lessioniana; Stipa arundinacea
Geographical distribution
- Australasia, New Zealand
Anemanthele lessoniana (Steud.) Veldkamp
Family: POACEAEGenus: Anemanthele
Species: lessoniana (Steud.) Veldkamp
Common names: Pheasant’s Tail Grass
Distribution summary: New Zealand
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Rocky slopes
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants of the World (B), Plants of the World (D)
Flowering months: June, July, August, September
Reason for growing: Commemorative