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

Glume and sterile lemma pubescent. Spikelets 2–3 mm long. Racemes 2–7 cm long. Plants up to 50 cm high, decumbent or floating, with stolons and rhizomes. Widespread. Wet places and in water. Fl. summer. Water Couch Paspalum distichum