Phalaris L.

Male or sterile lemma awnless or with a terminal awn Phalaris

Spikelets not in groups; all with 1 bisexual floret.

Panicle cylindrical, more than twice as long as broad

Panicle lobed, with conspicuous branches, usually interrupted, 5–25 cm long.

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Leaf blades green, with a pale midrib. Widespread. Pasture plant. Floodways. Introd. from Europe and Asia. Fl. spring–summer. Reed Canary Grass Phalaris arundinaceaarundinacea

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Leaf blades striped green and cream. Garden escape near habitation. Introd. from Europe. Ribbon Grass Phalaris arundinaceapicta