Ixophorus unisetus

(J. Presl) Schltdl.
Common names: Turkey grass Crane grass
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 25. Treatment on page 537.
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Culms 15-150 cm tall, 1-10 mm thick. Ligules 1-1.5 mm; blades 5-60 cm long, usually 1-2 cm wide. Panicles 10-25 cm, with 4-50 branches. Spikelets 3-4 mm.

Distribution

Pacific Islands (Hawaii), Tex.

Discussion

Ixophorus unisetus has been collected in Kleberg County, Texas, where it was being evaluated for its forage potential. It is not known to be established in the Flora region.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.