Danthonia unispicata

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Danthonia unispicata, commonly known as onespike oatgrass or onespike danthonia, is a small perennial bunchgrass native to western North America. It forms clumps about 10–30 cm tall, often less than 15 cm. The leaves are very hairy and rolled. The flowering stalk usually bears a single spikelet, sometimes up to four. The species is sometimes treated as a variety of Danthonia californica. It grows in grasslands and open areas in mountain forests. Conservation status: Secure (NatureServe).

Scientific classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Danthonia
Species: D. unispicata
Binomial name: Danthonia unispicata (Thurb.) Munro ex Macoun