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Eragrostis minor

(Small stink grass, Small love grass)

FAMILY

Poaceae

Species

Eragrostis minor

Common name(s)

Small stink grass, Small love grass

Flower colour; life form

Grass, annual, tufted 6-60 cm tall

Distinguishing features

Ligule a fringe of hairs. Leaf blades 3-12 cm long, 1-6 mm wide, wart-like glands on back of the keel of the leaf blade. Inflorescence a panicle 4-20 cm long, primary branches stiff and spreading.

Scan of Eragrostis minor