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Published In: Synopsis Plantarum Glumacearum 1: 258. 1855[1854]. (12-13 Apr 1854) (Syn. Pl. Glumac.) Name publication detailView in BotanicusView in Biodiversity Heritage Library
 

Project Name Data (Last Modified On 3/3/2017)
Acceptance : Accepted
Project Data     (Last Modified On 3/3/2017)
GROWTH: Lifespan : Perennial
Life form : Herbaceous
Plant habit : Erect
Stem consistency : Firm
Stem height (cm) : 13 to 60
Vegetative reproduction : Rhizomes
Floral and plant sex : Monoecious
Inflorescence type : Panicle
Inflorescence position : Terminal
POACEAE Panicle length (cm) : 4 to 8
POACEAE Spikelet density : Contiguous
POACEAE Spikelet length (mm) : 7.5 to 10
POACEAE Number of spikelets (comprising fertile florets) : 3 to 5
POACEAE Fruiting spikelets (abscission) [mandatory] : Breaking up at maturity
POACEAE Fruiting Spikelets (secondary abscission) : Without secondary abscission
POACEAE Seed: Caryopsis with (type of pericarp) : Adherent pericarp
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