Annual Meadow-Grass

Family: Poaceae
Scientific name: Poa annua
Description: Plant Form Small annual grass. Size Up to 30 cm tall. Stem Erect, spreading, or creeping. Hairless, with 3 nodes. Leaves Pale green blades, up to 12 cm long. Flowers Triangular or oval-shaped loose cluster of oval or oblong spikelets. Fruit and Seeds 3-6 greenish or purplish florets per spikelet, which are hairy on the bottom half. Habitat Gardens, lawns, disturbed areas, pastures, bare ground. Distinguishing Features Can appear similar to Kentucky Blue-grass (Poa pratensis) but is generally much smaller. Weed Status: Other Weed Weed Type: Common Lifeform: Grassy

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