familyPoaceae
subfamilyPoaceae subfam. Pooideae
tribePoaceae tribe Poeae
genusScribneria
speciesScribneria bolanderi
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Common names: Scribner grass
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Culms (3)10-35 cm. Ligules 2-4 mm; blades 1-3 cm long, 0.8-1.6 mm wide, abaxial surfaces scabrous over the midveins. Spikes (2)4-11 cm long, 1-2.5 mm wide. Spikelets (3) 4-7 mm, slightly longer than the adjacent internodes. Lemmas glabrous or scabridulous distally and on the keels; awns 2-4 mm, inconspicuous; paleas generally smaller than the lemmas, apices notched. 2n = 26.
Distribution
Calif., Oreg., Wash.
Discussion
Scribneria bolanderi grows between 500-3000 m, from Washington to Baja California, Mexico. It grows in diverse habitats, ranging from dry, sandy or rocky soils to seepages and vernal pools. It is often overlooked because it is relatively inconspicuous.
Selected References
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Lower Taxa
None.