Status: Native
Synonyms:
By var., see Allred
Eriochloa acuminata var. acuminata is a striking grass in which the first glume is
reduced to a small purplish cup at the base of the spikelet.
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Eriochloa acuminata var. acuminata, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, Oct. 21, 2007
Eriochloa acuminata var. acuminata, detail of fertile (upper) spikelets, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Silver City, Oct. 21, 2007
Eriochloa acuminata var. acuminata, spikelets 4mm long and acuminate at apex, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Nov. 8, 2007
Eriochloa acuminata var. acuminata, second glume and lower lemma nerves not distinctly raised, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Nov. 8, 2007
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