Status: Native
Synonyms:
Epicampes stricta Presl
Muhlenbergia longiligula is a large tussock-forming species, similar
to similar to M. rigens, M. dubia, and M. metcalfei. Muhlenbergia longiligula
can distinguished from these others by the presence of a long ligule, 6-20mm. In addition,
the glumes are over 75% of the length of the floret.
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Muhlenbergia longiligula, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Deadman Cyn., Sept. 10, 2007
Muhlenbergia longiligula, detail of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Deadman Cyn., Sept. 10, 2007
Muhlenbergia longiligula, detail of ligules 6-20mm long, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Mogollon Mtns., Holt Gulch, Nov. 10, 2007
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