Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Family: Poaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Leptochloa dubia is easily recognized by its panicle of spike-like branches. The spikelets usually have more than three florets. The lemmas are broad and notched at the apex (subtle, only 0.5mm deep). They have three prominent nerves. Leptochloa dubia is a perennial and is found on roadsides at middle elevation.
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Leptochloa dubia, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Three Gate Road, Aug. 15, 2007

Leptochloa dubia, perennial growth habit/root system, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Nov 7, 2007

Leptochloa dubia, lemma with 3 nerves, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Sept. 21, 2008

Leptochloa dubia, 0.5mm notched lemma, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Sept. 21, 2008

Leptochloa dubia, glumes and notched lemma, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Sept. 21, 2008

Leptochloa dubia, spikelet, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Sept. 21, 2008

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