Description ²

Medium-sized dense bunchgrass 40 to 60 cm tall with a striking inflorescence. Awns are 2 to 12 cm long, straight in flower, twisting at the base when ripe, creating an easily-recognizable seedhead. Leaves are short and narrow (, usually folded or rolled. Seeds break away readily when ripe, but some may be retained on old inflorescences. Uncommon in the preserve; only seen in the northern areas around Brown's Mountain and north of Cholla Mountain.

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Sources and Credits

1. (c) Steve Jones, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Steve Jones
2. (c) Steve Jones, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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• iNat taxon page
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