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 and scabrous. The glumes are distinctly shorter than the first floret. The florets are cobwebby pubescent at the callus. Poa pratensis is found at middle elevations in the Ponderosa forest areas of the Gila.
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Poa pratensis, photo Russ Kleinman & Kelly Kindscher, Lake Roberts, July 15, 2007



Poa pratensis, spikelet, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City Range, Little Walnut Picnicground, August 24, 2012



Poa pratensis, floret with cobwebby hairs at callus, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City Range, Little Walnut Picnicground, August 24, 2012


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