Orchard Grass
Dactylis glomerata
Observed in shallow water along Reynolds Canyon, Sierra Ancha, Gila Co., Arizona, USA. 5 June 2011.
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FLOWERS: The spiklets are arranged into triangular tufts along the main stem.
LEAVES: The blades are on the order of 30 cm long and 1-½cm wide.
PERENNIAL: A perennial, tufted grass growing in spring and flowering by early summer depending on
elevation. May exceed a meter in height.
RANGE: Introduced from Europe and now found growing in moist areas of canyons and ponderosa woods in much of Arizona's montane habitat. Also throughout the USA in suitable habitat.
FRUIT: Small grains.
UNARMED. No spines.
Poaceae -- Grass Family
More Information:
- Southwest Environmental Information Network
- USDA Plant Profile
- Wikipedia
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