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Dallis Grass (Paspalum dilatatum)
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Grass
Typical Height
Perennial
Not Native
Description
Perennial
Single-Stem Grass
20"-6 ft.
Inflorescence
is distinctive - several hanging
spikes
1-5"
No
awns
CA Bloom Apr - May
Dallis Grass grows rapidly and forms dense colonies in disturbed areas.
Not CA native
AKA Dallisgrass
Grass Family (Poaceae)
Dallis Grass has a distinctive look, with drooping
spikes
of tiny oval
spikelets
, each enclosing a single fertile
floret
.
Each
spikelet
is small and tight. In this photo, they're mature, with fluffy, purple
stigmas
ready to receive pollen.
Leaves are hairless, 1" wide, and grow to 14" long.
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