Status: Native
Synonyms:
Muhlenbergia virescens of NM works, not (Kunth) Trinius
Muhlenbergia straminea is a perennial living in higher elevations of the Ponderosa
forest in the Gila Wilderness. The dry lower leaves of many of the plants are very curled.
The second glume is 3-nerved and almost the length of the floret.
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Muhlenbergia straminea, photo Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Rd., May 10, 2008
Muhlenbergia straminea, growth pattern, photo Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Rd., May 10, 2008
Muhlenbergia straminea, 2nd glume with 3 veins, photo Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Rd., May 10, 2008
Muhlenbergia straminea, 2nd glume about as long as floret, photo Russ Kleinman, Mogollon Mtns., Bursum Rd., May 10, 2008
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