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What

Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis)

Observer

ceiseman

Date

June 15, 2018 04:28 PM EDT

Description

I initially thought this was Phleum, but those long bristles are clearly wrong. The closest match I've found so far is Polypogon monspeliensis, but I'm not totally satisfied with that. The discoloration in the sheath is caused by numerous thrips feeding inside.

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