Large Quaking-Grass

Family: Poaceae
Scientific name: Briza maxima
Description: Plant Form Annual grass. Size Up to 65 cm tall. Stem Upright, hairless, somewhat hollow between joins. Leaves Blades up to 20 cm long, partially enclose the stem. Flowers Seed head is branched with 3-12 distinctive large drooping spikelets surrounded by papery bracts. Fruit and Seeds Flowers break apart at maturity to leave florets containing grains 2.5 mm long. Habitat Gardens, disturbed areas, urban areas, roadsides, grasslands, open forests. Distinguishing Features Has much larger seed heads than Lesser Quaking-Grass (Briza minor). Weed Status: Other Weed Weed Type: Environmental, Common Lifeform: Grassy

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