Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California, east to central Canada and the central U.S.
Habitat: Desert plains and grasslands, into the foothills.
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Aristida purpurea var. longiseta in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Aristida purpurea var. longiseta checklist entry
OregonFlora: Aristida purpurea var. longiseta information
E-Flora BC: Aristida purpurea var. longiseta atlas page
CalPhotos: Aristida purpurea var. longiseta photos