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Briza

See list of 2 species in this genus

Reports of Briza maxima L. from MA and VT were based on vouchers taken from cultivated specimens.

  • 1a. Ligules 0.5–1 mm long, truncate at apex; leaves mostly confined to the basal portion of the plant; anthers 1.3–2 mm long; plants perennial
  • 1b. Ligules 4–13 mm long (rarely longer), pointed at apex (infrequently truncate); leaves 
± evenly distributed on the stem; anthers 0.4–0.5 mm long; plants annual

 Show photos of:   Each photo represents one species in this genus.