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 usually more than 10
Racemes up to 12 cm long. Spikelets 3–4 mm long, with long hairs so that the raceme appears cottony. Leaf blades 3–15 mm wide, hirsute at the base but glabrous above. Plants 1–2 m high, densely tufted. Coast. Disturbed sites. Introd. from S. America. Fl. summer. Vasey Grass Paspalum urvillei