Heath-grass

Danthonia decumbens

Summary 2

Danthonia decumbens (formerly Sieglingia decumbens) is a species of grass commonly known as the heath grass, heath-grass, or staggers grass It is a tussock grass native to Europe and adjacent parts of Asia and North Africa. It may also be native to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.

Identification Hints 3

Short - to 40 cm. Not a spike. - spikelets have stalks, even if few branches. No awns. Ligule a row of hairs.

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More Info

iNat Map

Form of inflorescence Not spike-like
Branches whorled? No
Height Short
Awn length Zero
Number of florets ThreeOrMore