Paspalum L.

Glume 1; the 1 sterile lemma similar in size and shape to the glume (Fig. 50 b) Paspalum

Inflorescence with several branches. Plants tufted or with short rhizomes

Racemes 3–7

Spikelets with long hairs

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Spikelets 3–4 mm long, on pedicels 1 mm long, acuminate. Hairs present on the margins of the glume, sterile lemma, pedicel and rhachis. Racemes 4–7 cm long. Plant up to 1 m high, with short rhizomes and arising from a ‘crown’ at ground level. Introd. from S. America. Fl. summer. Paspalum Paspalum dilatatum

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Spikelets up to c. 2.5 mm long. Plants coarsely tufted Paspalum urvillei