Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Poa pratensis Linnaeus
(Kentucky Bluegrass)

Family: Poaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
By var., see Allred

Poa pratensis is a rhizomatous perennial, allowing it to dominate large areas. The glumes are distinctly keeled.
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Poa pratensis, photo Russ Kleinman & Kelly Kindscher, Lake Roberts, July 15, 2007

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