Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Muhlenbergia emersleyi is a tall perennial clumpgrass found throughout the
Gila Wilderness. It is easily recognized by noting the strongly keeled leaf sheaths near
the base of the culms.
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Muhlenbergia emersleyi, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Knight Mtn., May 9, 2007
Muhlenbergia emersleyi, in bloom, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Rd., Sept. 15, 2007
Muhlenbergia emersleyi, keeled leaf sheath, photo Russ Kleinman, Bear Mtn., Nov. 6, 2007
Muhlenbergia emersleyi, detail of panicle, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., CD trail at rte. 90, Oct. 25, 2008
Muhlenbergia emersleyi, spikelets, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Nov. 8, 2008
Muhlenbergia emersleyi, photomicrograph of leaf cross section, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, September 25, 2022
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