Oplismenus hirtellus (L.) P.Beauv.
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Authority
Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.
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Family
Poaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
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Species Description - Sprawling, mat-forming plants; culms to 50 cm tall. Leaves: blade 6-13 X 0.7-2.5 cm, lanceolate. Inflorescences 4-13 cm long, of 3-7 racemes 1-2 cm long. Spikelets 2.5-3 mm long, with awns 5-10 mm long. Fl (Feb), fr (Mar, Aug); occasional, forest gaps and trailsides.