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E. contracta

E. michauxii

E. polystachya

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eriochloa

The first glume formed into a small cup at the base of the spikelet.

1. Second glume awned...E. contracta (Rare and apparently introduced from western U.S.)

1. Second glume unawned...2

2. Spikelets 3.8-5.3 mm long...E. michauxii

2. Spikelets 3.2-3.8 mm long...E. polystachya(marginal to our area, reported in Riverbend Park, rare)