Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Muhlenbergia metcalfei M.E. Jones
(Metcalfe Muhly)


Family: Poaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Muhlenbergia metcalfei is a large tussock-forming species. The glumes, without the awn, are 2/3 or less the length of the floret. The panicles are reddish and the awns 5-10mm long.
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Muhlenbergia metcalfei, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Gomez Pk., Oct. 30, 2007



Muhlenbergia metcalfei, closeup of spikes, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Gomez Pk., Oct. 30, 2007



Muhlenbergia metcalfei, detail of spikelets, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Gomez Pk., Oct. 30, 2007


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