Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Muhlenbergia metcalfei M.E. Jones
(Metcalfe Muhly)
Family: Poaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Muhlenbergia metcalfei is a large tussock-forming species. The glumes,
without the awn, are 2/3 or less the length of the floret. The panicles are reddish
and the awns 5-10mm long.
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Muhlenbergia metcalfei, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Gomez Pk., Oct. 30, 2007
Muhlenbergia metcalfei, closeup of spikes, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Gomez Pk., Oct. 30, 2007
Muhlenbergia metcalfei, detail of spikelets, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Gomez Pk., Oct. 30, 2007
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