Paspalum L. >

Glume 1; the 1 sterile lemma similar in size and shape to the glume (Fig. 50 b) Paspalum
Inflorescence bifurcating at the summit into 2 (3) equal racemes. Plants with creeping rhizomes and/or stolons
Plants rhizomatous or tufted but without stolons, up to 80 cm high. Leaf blades up to 10 mm wide. Spikelets 3–4 mm long, shiny. Racemes 5–12 cm long. Coast. Roadside weed. Introd. from S. America. Fl. summer. Bahia Grass Paspalum notatum