Group 6 |
Loose panicle, 2+ (fertile) hermaphrodite florets, hairy ligule: spikelets almost always without awns: | 11 species in our area Danthonia, Eragrostis, Molinia, Kengia | ||
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Lemmas > 3 mm |
Glumelles almost hidden by long glumes |
Danthonia decumbens: P.
Species identified. Congratulations! |
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Glumes shorter than the lemmas ; lower glume < upper glume |
Choice of three | ||
| Either:- | Spikelets with 4+ overlapping florets, upper glume < 3 mm |
Eragrostis spp.: A.
Genus identified. Consult FlorMed or other flora to determine which species |
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| or:- | Spikelets with 2-4 well-spaced florets, upper glume generally > 3 mm ; one single internode under the flower stalk |
Molinia caerulea: P.
Species identified. Congratulations! |
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| or:- | Spikelets with 2-4 well-spaced florets, upper glume generally > 3 mm ; several internodes under the flower stalk |
Kengia serotina: P.
Species identified. Congratulations! |
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