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 stoloniferous but without rhizomes, up to 60 cm high. Leaf blades up to 7 mm wide. Spikelets flattened, 3–4 mm long, not shiny. Racemes 2–8 cm long. Coast. In wet sandy salty areas. Fl. summer. Salt-water Couch Paspalum vaginatum