Meadow Spear Grass (Glyceria nervata), also known as Nerved Manna Grass, has a broad, open panicle, often six inches in length, with slender branches; spikelets small, ovate, oblong, green; leaves in two rows like a fan and a little rough. The stem is a little compressed and one to three feet high. Here we see a magnified spikelet.

Meadow Spear Grass

Meadow Spear Grass (Glyceria nervata), also known as Nerved Manna Grass, has a broad, open panicle,…

Meadow Spear Grass (Glyceria nervata), also known as Nerved Manna Grass, has a broad, open panicle, often six inches in length, with slender branches; spikelets small, ovate, oblong, green; leaves in two rows like a fan and a little rough. The stem is a little compressed and one to three feet high. Here we see the calyx.

Meadow Spear Grass

Meadow Spear Grass (Glyceria nervata), also known as Nerved Manna Grass, has a broad, open panicle,…

The common oat (Avena sativa) is a species of cereal grain grown for its seed. While oats are suitable for human consumption as oatmeal and rolled oats, one of the most common uses is as livestock feed. Oats make up a large part of the diet of horses and are regularly fed to cattle as well. Oats are also used in some brands of dog and chicken feed.

Oat

The common oat (Avena sativa) is a species of cereal grain grown for its seed. While oats are suitable…

Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata) also called Rough Cock's-foot, flowers in dense clusters. The stem is erect and about three feet high. When found in good soil it has been known to grow over five feet high. The leaves are linear, flat, dark-green and rough on both surfaces, which, with the fancied resemblance of its clusters to the foot of a barnyard fowl, gives it the common name in England of rough cock's foot.

Orchard Grass

Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata) also called Rough Cock's-foot, flowers in dense clusters. The stem…

Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata), also known as Rough Cock's-foot, flowers in dense clusters. The stem is erect and about three feet high. When found in good soil it has been known to grow over five feet high. The leaves are linear, flat, dark-green and rough on both surfaces, which, with the fancied resemblance of its clusters to the foot of a barnyard fowl, gives it the common name in England of rough cock's foot. The magnified spikelet is shown here

Orchard Grass

Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata), also known as Rough Cock's-foot, flowers in dense clusters. The…

The Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne) has a smooth, erect stem growing from fifteen inches to two feet high. The root is perennial and fibrous, often purplish, with four to five smooth joints. The leaves are dark green, lanceolate, acute, flat, and smooth on the outer surface. On the inner surface the leaves are rougher. The glume is much shorter than the spikelet. Flowers six to nine, awnless. Flowers in June.

Perennial Rye Grass

The Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne) has a smooth, erect stem growing from fifteen inches to two…

The Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne) has a smooth, erect stem growing from fifteen inches to two feet high. The root is perennial and fibrous, often purplish, with four to five smooth joints. The leaves are dark green, lanceolate, acute, flat, and smooth on the outer surface. On the inner surface the leaves are rougher. The glume is much shorter than the spikelet. Flowers six to nine, awnless. Flowers in June. A magnified spikelet is shown here.

Perennial Rye Grass

The Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne) has a smooth, erect stem growing from fifteen inches to two…

Quaking Grass (Briza media) has an erect panicle with very slender spreading branches. The spikelets are large and purplish, from five to nine flowered. The inner glume is finely fringed and entired at the end. The grass is very light and slender and flowers in June and July. It grows about a foot high and is perennial.

Quaking Grass

Quaking Grass (Briza media) has an erect panicle with very slender spreading branches. The spikelets…

Quaking Grass (Briza media) has an erect panicle with very slender spreading branches. The spikelets (magnified here) are large and purplish, from five to nine flowered. The inner glume is finely fringed and entired at the end. The grass is very light and slender and flowers in June and July. It grows about a foot high and is perennial.

Quaking Grass

Quaking Grass (Briza media) has an erect panicle with very slender spreading branches. The spikelets…

The leaves of the Red Fescue (Festuca rubra) are broadish and flat. The root is extremely creeping and throws out lateral shoots. The color of its leaves is somewhat more grayish and often tinged with red. It's found in dry pastures near the sea-shore, in sandy soils.

Red Fescue Grass

The leaves of the Red Fescue (Festuca rubra) are broadish and flat. The root is extremely creeping and…

The leaves of the Red Fescue (Festuca rubra) are broadish and flat. The root is extremely creeping and throws out lateral shoots. The color of its leaves is somewhat more grayish and often tinged with red. It's found in dry pastures near the sea-shore, in sandy soils. A magnified spikelet is shown here.

Red Fescue Grass

The leaves of the Red Fescue (Festuca rubra) are broadish and flat. The root is extremely creeping and…

The Redtop Grass (Agrostis vulgaris), also known as Burden's Grass, is a perennial grass with smooth, erect stems. The roots are creeping and the panicle is oblong. The leaves are linear and the lower palea is moslty awnless and three-nerved. The Redtop flowers in July. It is also known as Finetop, Burden's Grass, and Herd's grass.

Redtop Grass

The Redtop Grass (Agrostis vulgaris), also known as Burden's Grass, is a perennial grass with smooth,…

The Redtop Grass (Agrostis vulgaris), also known as Burden's Grass, is a perennial grass with smooth, erect stems. The roots are creeping and the panicle is oblong. The leaves are linear and the lower palea is moslty awnless and three-nerved. The Redtop flowers in July. It is also known as Finetop, Burden's Grass, and Herd's grass. A magnified flower is shown here.

Redtop Grass

The Redtop Grass (Agrostis vulgaris), also known as Burden's Grass, is a perennial grass with smooth,…

The Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea) has a panicle that is slightly branched, clustered, and somewhat spreading when old. The glumes are wingless and rudimentary florets are hairy. The stem is round, smooth, erect and form two to seven feet high. There are five to six broad, lightish-green,acute, harsh, flat-ribbed leaves. The central rib the most prominent and roughish on both surfaces. It grows on wet grounds by the sides of rivers and standing pools. It may be gathered and sown with winter grain. Flowers in July.

Reed Canary Grass

The Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea) has a panicle that is slightly branched, clustered, and…

The Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea) has a panicle that is slightly branched, clustered, and somewhat spreading when old. The glumes are wingless and rudimentary florets are hairy. The stem is round, smooth, erect and form two to seven feet high. There are five to six broad, lightish-green,acute, harsh, flat-ribbed leaves. The central rib the most prominent and roughish on both surfaces. It grows on wet grounds by the sides of rivers and standing pools. It may be gathered and sown with winter grain. The flower is shown here.

Reed Canary Grass

The Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea) has a panicle that is slightly branched, clustered, and…

Rice (Oryza sativa) is a long panicled grass, having, when ripe, some resemblance to oats, the seed growing in a separate pedicel starting from the main stalk. Each kernel terminates in an awn, and is enclosed in a rough husk, or scale, of a yellowish color. The stem or stalk of rice is similiar to that of wheat, except that the joints are more numerous. It is annual, and rises to the height of from two to six feet, according to the variety, soil, and culture. The rice seed is surrounded with a husk, which is so closely attached to it as being difficult of seperation. It is cleaned by passing through mill-stones, set far enough apart to prevent crushing the grain, but sufficiently near to remove the husks or chaff by friction.

Rice

Rice (Oryza sativa) is a long panicled grass, having, when ripe, some resemblance to oats, the seed…

The Rough-Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis) has webbed florets and a five-ribbed outter palea. The marginal ribs are not hairy, the ligules are long, pointed, and obtuse and the stems are two to three feet high. This grass has rough sheaths while in the latter the sheaths are smooth. The root is fibrous and the grass is creeping. It flourishes in moist meadows and flowers in July.

Rough-Stalked Meadow Grass

The Rough-Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis) has webbed florets and a five-ribbed outter palea. The…

The Rough-Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis) has webbed florets and a five-ribbed outter palea. The marginal ribs are not hairy, the ligules are long, pointed, and obtuse and the stems are two to three feet high. This grass has rough sheaths while in the latter the sheaths are smooth. The root is fibrous and the grass is creeping. It flourishes in moist meadows and flowers in July. The flower is magnified here.

Rough-Stalked Meadow Grass

The Rough-Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis) has webbed florets and a five-ribbed outter palea. The…

Rye (Secale cereale) is a grass grown extensively as a grain and forage crop. Rye is characterized by long-bearded spikes, or ears, and a tall and slender stem. There are two prominent varieties known as winter and spring rye. The grain or kernel of rye is smaller in size than that of wheat.

Rye

Rye (Secale cereale) is a grass grown extensively as a grain and forage crop. Rye is characterized by…

Sheep's Fescue (Festuca duriuscula) is known by its narrow panicle. It has short, tufted, bristle-shaped leaves of a grayish color with somewhat of a red tinge.It has two to six flowered spikelets. Grows from six to ten inches high in dense, perennial-rooted tufts. Flowers in June and July in dry pastures.

Sheep's Fescue Grass

Sheep's Fescue (Festuca duriuscula) is known by its narrow panicle. It has short, tufted, bristle-shaped…

Sheep's Fescue (Festuca duriuscula) is known by its narrow panicle. It has short, tufted, bristle-shaped leaves of a grayish color with somewhat of a red tinge.It has two to six flowered spikelets. Grows from six to ten inches high in dense, perennial-rooted tufts. Flowers in June and July in dry pastures. The magnified flower is shown here.

Sheep's Fescue Grass

Sheep's Fescue (Festuca duriuscula) is known by its narrow panicle. It has short, tufted, bristle-shaped…

The Slender Spiked Fescue (Festuca loliacea) is species nearly allied to the tall fescue, and possesses much the same qualities. Growing in moist, rich meadows it forms a good, permnent pasture grass, However it is of little value for cultivation.

Slender Spiked Grass

The Slender Spiked Fescue (Festuca loliacea) is species nearly allied to the tall fescue, and possesses…

The Slender Spiked Fescue (Festuca loliacea) is species nearly allied to the tall fescue, and possesses much the same qualities. Growing in moist, rich meadows it forms a good, permnent pasture grass, However it is of little value for cultivation. A magnified flower is shown here.

Slender Spiked Grass

The Slender Spiked Fescue (Festuca loliacea) is species nearly allied to the tall fescue, and possesses…

The Southern Bent Grass (Agrostis dispar) furnished rather course hay, and leads a large produce on good, deep sands and calraeous soils. Once it is rooted it is very vigorous and lasting, making a good parture grass. It has stronger and more numerous roots, broader leaves, and more upright leafy stems.

Sounthern Bent Grass

The Southern Bent Grass (Agrostis dispar) furnished rather course hay, and leads a large produce on…

The Southern Bent Grass (Agrostis dispar) furnished rather course hay, and leads a large produce on good, deep sands and calraeous soils. Once it is rooted it is very vigorous and lasting, making a good parture grass. It has stronger and more numerous roots, broader leaves, and more upright leafy stems. The flower is shown here magnified.

Sounthern Bent Grass

The Southern Bent Grass (Agrostis dispar) furnished rather course hay, and leads a large produce on…

Sweet-scented Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum) has three-flowered spreading spikelets. The lateral flowers are neutral with one palea, hairy on the outside, and awned on the back. The glumes are thin, acute, keeled, the upper twice as long as the lower. The seed is ovate and adhearing to the palea which encloses it. The stem is from one and a half to two feet high. The root is perennial and flowers in May and June. This is one of the earliest spring grasses and one of the latest in autumn, and is almost the only grass that is fragrant.

Sweet-scented Vernal Grass

Sweet-scented Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum) has three-flowered spreading spikelets. The lateral…

Sweet-scented Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum) has three-flowered spreading spikelets. The lateral flowers are neutral with one palea, hairy on the outside, and awned on the back. The glumes are thin, acute, keeled, the upper twice as long as the lower. The seed is ovate and adhearing to the palea which encloses it. The stem is from one and a half to two feet high. The root is perennial and flowers in May and June. This is one of the earliest spring grasses and one of the latest in autumn, and is almost the only grass that is fragrant. A flower is seen here.

Sweet-scented Vernal Grass

Sweet-scented Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum) has three-flowered spreading spikelets. The lateral…

Sweet-scented Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum) has three-flowered spreading spikelets. The lateral flowers are neutral with one palea, hairy on the outside, and awned on the back. The glumes are thin, acute, keeled, the upper twice as long as the lower. The seed is ovate and adhearing to the palea which encloses it. The stem is from one and a half to two feet high. The root is perennial and flowers in May and June. This is one of the earliest spring grasses and one of the latest in autumn, and is almost the only grass that is fragrant.  A flower is seen here.

Sweet-scented Vernal Grass

Sweet-scented Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum) has three-flowered spreading spikelets. The lateral…

Tall Fescue Grass (Festuca elatior) is found commonly in moist meadows. The panicle is contracted, erect, or somewhat dropping with short branches spreading in all directions. The spikelets are crowded with five to ten flowers. Its rather remote and oblong. The leaves are flattish, linear, acute, and the stems two to four feet high. The root is perennial, fibrous, and somewhat creeping and forming in large tufts. Flowers in June and July.

Tall Fescue Grass

Tall Fescue Grass (Festuca elatior) is found commonly in moist meadows. The panicle is contracted, erect,…

Tall Fescue Grass (Festuca elatior) is found commonly in moist meadows. The panicle is contracted, erect, or somewhat dropping with short branches spreading in all directions. The spikelets are crowded with five to ten flowers. Its rather remote and oblong. The leaves are flattish, linear, acute, and the stems two to four feet high. The root is perennial, fibrous, and somewhat creeping and forming in large tufts. Flowers in June and July. A magnified spiikelet is shown here.

Tall Fescue Grass

Tall Fescue Grass (Festuca elatior) is found commonly in moist meadows. The panicle is contracted, erect,…

Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum avenaceum), or Tall Oat Grass is the avena elatior of Linnaeus. It has open panicled spikelets. The grass is two-flowered, the lower flower staminate, bearing a long bent awn below the middle of the back. The leaves are flat, acute and roughish on both sides. The panicle leans slightly to one side and the glumes are very unequal. The stems grow from two to three feet high with a perennial fibrous root that is sometimes bulbous. It is distinguished from other grasses by having two florets, the lower one having a long awn rising from a little above the base of the base of the outer palea. The grass flowers from May to July.

Tall Meadow Oat Grass

Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum avenaceum), or Tall Oat Grass is the avena elatior of Linnaeus.…

Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum avenaceum), or Tall Oat Grass is the avena elatior of Linnaeus. It has open panicled spikelets. The grass is two-flowered, the lower flower staminate, bearing a long bent awn below the middle of the back. The leaves are flat, acute and roughish on both sides. The panicle leans slightly to one side and the glumes are very unequal. The stems grow from two to three feet high with a perennial fibrous root that is sometimes bulbous. It is distinguished from other grasses by having two florets, the lower one having a long awn rising from a little above the base of the base of the outer palea. The grass flowers from May to July. A magnified spikelet is shown here.

Tall Meadow Oat Grass

Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum avenaceum), or Tall Oat Grass is the avena elatior of Linnaeus.…

Timothy is commonly grown for cattle feed and, in particular, as hay for horses. It is relatively high in fibre, especially when cut late. It is considered part of the standard mix for grass hay and provides quality nutrition for horses. Timothy Hay is a staple food for domestic pet rabbits, guinea pigs,chinchillas, and degus, often making up the bulk of their diet.

Timothy Grass

Timothy is commonly grown for cattle feed and, in particular, as hay for horses. It is relatively high…

Timothy (Phleum pratense), or Herd's Grass is commonly grown for cattle feed and, in particular, as hay for horses. It is relatively high in fibre, especially when cut late. It is considered part of the standard mix for grass hay and provides quality nutrition for horses. Timothy Hay is a staple food for domestic pet rabbits, guinea pigs,chinchillas, and degus, often making up the bulk of their diet. The flower is broad, with densely packed spikelets.

Timothy Grass

Timothy (Phleum pratense), or Herd's Grass is commonly grown for cattle feed and, in particular, as…

The Two-rowed Barley's spike, or ear, is long and somewhat compressed, and the grain is of a very good quality. It is sown in the spring. Barley succeeds best in soils of medium consistency, but accommodates itself to almost every variety of soil, except very moist ones. It endures a drought better than excessive moistures, but it requires as deep and good tillage as wheat.

Two-rowed Barley

The Two-rowed Barley's spike, or ear, is long and somewhat compressed, and the grain is of a very good…

Water Hair Grass (Aira aquatica) is the sweetest of the British grasses. Its stems and leaves when green have a sweet and agreeable taste, like that of a liquorice. Water fowls are said to be very fond of the seeds and the fresh green shoots which cattle eat very readily. It is a strict aquatic but can be cultvated on imperfectly drained bogs.

Water Hair Grass

Water Hair Grass (Aira aquatica) is the sweetest of the British grasses. Its stems and leaves when green…

Water Spear grass (Glyceria aquatica), also known as Reed Meadow grass, grows in wet soils and the shallow water of marshes. It is tall, reedy, and grows four or five feet high with a panicle nearly a foot long, diffuse with smooth flexuous branches.

Water Spear Grass

Water Spear grass (Glyceria aquatica), also known as Reed Meadow grass, grows in wet soils and the shallow…

Water Spear grass (Glyceria aquatica), also known as Reed Meadow grass, grows in wet soils and the shallow water of marshes. It is tall, reedy, and grows four or five feet high with a panicle nearly a foot long, diffuse with smooth flexuous branches. The magnified spikelet is shown here.

Water Spear Grass

Water Spear grass (Glyceria aquatica), also known as Reed Meadow grass, grows in wet soils and the shallow…

Egyptian wheat (Sorghum bicolor) has long slender stalks growing seven to ten feet. It matures late and is inferior as a grain for cattle.

Wheat

Egyptian wheat (Sorghum bicolor) has long slender stalks growing seven to ten feet. It matures late…

St. Peter's corn (Triticum monococcum) is a one-seeded wheat with a high portein content. This picture shows a sample of a one-weeded wheat.

Wheat

St. Peter's corn (Triticum monococcum) is a one-seeded wheat with a high portein content. This picture…

Wheat (Triticum vulgare) is an annual herbaceous plant. The seed is oblong, or a compressed oval, surrounded by scales or chaff, which are easily removed. The side of the kernal or fruit which is next to the rachis in growing is marked by a deep groove separating the mealy parts in the middle . On the other side of the kernal a small oval is seen. The oval is the seat of the embryo, or place where the germ of the new plant is to take its start. The grain is composed to a great extent of starch, with a large percentage of gluten and other nitrogen bodies. Shown is a variation of winter wheat.

Wheat

Wheat (Triticum vulgare) is an annual herbaceous plant. The seed is oblong, or a compressed oval, surrounded…

Wheat (Triticum vulgare) is an annual herbaceous plant. The seed is oblong, or a compressed oval, surrounded by scales or chaff, which are easily removed. The side of the kernal or fruit which is next to the rachis in growing is marked by a deep groove separating the mealy parts in the middle. On the other side of the kernal a small oval is seen. The oval is the seat of the embryo, or place where the germ of the new plant is to take its start. The grain is composed to a great extent of starch, with a large percentage of gluten and other nitrogen bodies. Shown is a variation of winter wheat.

Wheat

Wheat (Triticum vulgare) is an annual herbaceous plant. The seed is oblong, or a compressed oval, surrounded…

Wheat (Triticum spelta) is an annual herbaceous plant. The seed is oblong, or a compressed oval, surrounded by scales or chaff, which are easily removed. The side of the kernal or fruit which is next to the rachis in growing is marked by a deep groove separating the mealy parts in the middle. On the other side of the kernal a small oval is seen. The oval is the seat of the embryo, or place where the germ of the new plant is to take its start. The grain is composed to a great extent of starch, with a large percentage of gluten and other nitrogen bodies. Shown is a sample of spelta wheat.

Wheat

Wheat (Triticum spelta) is an annual herbaceous plant. The seed is oblong, or a compressed oval, surrounded…

Wheat (Triticum spelta) is an annual herbaceous plant. The seed is oblong, or a compressed oval, surrounded by scales or chaff, which are easily removed. The side of the kernal or fruit which is next to the rachis in growing is marked by a deep groove separating the mealy parts in the middle. On the other side of the kernal a small oval is seen. The oval is the seat of the embryo, or place where the germ of the new plant is to take its start. The grain is composed to a great extent of starch, with a large percentage of gluten and other nitrogen bodies. Shown is a sample of a summer variety.

Wheat

Wheat (Triticum spelta) is an annual herbaceous plant. The seed is oblong, or a compressed oval, surrounded…

Wild Oat Grass (Danthonia spicata), also referred to as White Top grass, and Old Fog grass, is common in dry, sunny pastures, with a stem one foot high, slender with short leaves. Narrow sheaths, bearded. The panicle is simple and there are seven flowered spikelets. The lower palea broadly ovate, loosely hairy on the back, longer than its awl-shaped teeth. Perennial and flowers in June.

Wild Oat Grass

Wild Oat Grass (Danthonia spicata), also referred to as White Top grass, and Old Fog grass, is common…

Wild Oat Grass (Danthonia spicata), also referred to as White Top grass, and Old Fog grass, is common in dry, sunny pastures, with a stem one foot high, slender with short leaves. Narrow sheaths, bearded. The panicle is simple and there are seven flowered spikelets. The lower palea broadly ovate, loosely hairy on the back, longer than its awl-shaped teeth. Perennial and flowers in June. Shown is a magnified spikelet.

Wild Oat Grass

Wild Oat Grass (Danthonia spicata), also referred to as White Top grass, and Old Fog grass, is common…

Wild Oat Grass (Danthonia spicata), also referred to as White Top grass, and Old Fog grass, is common in dry, sunny pastures, with a stem one foot high, slender with short leaves. Narrow sheaths, bearded. The panicle is simple and there are seven flowered spikelets. The lower palea broadly ovate, loosely hairy on the back, longer than its awl-shaped teeth. Perennial and flowers in June. Shown is a magnified spikelet. Shown is the upper pale.

Wild Oat Grass

Wild Oat Grass (Danthonia spicata), also referred to as White Top grass, and Old Fog grass, is common…

Wild Oat Grass (Danthonia spicata), also referred to as White Top grass, and Old Fog grass, is common in dry, sunny pastures, with a stem one foot high, slender with short leaves. Narrow sheaths, bearded. The panicle is simple and there are seven flowered spikelets. The lower palea broadly ovate, loosely hairy on the back, longer than its awl-shaped teeth. Perennial and flowers in June. Shown is a seed of this grass.

Wild Oat Grass

Wild Oat Grass (Danthonia spicata), also referred to as White Top grass, and Old Fog grass, is common…

Wild Oat Grass (Danthonia spicata), also referred to as White Top grass, and Old Fog grass, is common in dry, sunny pastures, with a stem one foot high, slender with short leaves. Narrow sheaths, bearded. The panicle is simple and there are seven flowered spikelets. The lower palea broadly ovate, loosely hairy on the back, longer than its awl-shaped teeth. Perennial and flowers in June. Shown is the lower pale.

Wild Oat Grass

Wild Oat Grass (Danthonia spicata), also referred to as White Top grass, and Old Fog grass, is common…

Wood Hair grass (Aira flexuosa), also known as Common Hair grass, is a common grass found on dry and rocky hills and roadsides. Sheep eat it readily, but it is of little value for cultivation. Perennial, it flowers in June.

Wood Hair Grass

Wood Hair grass (Aira flexuosa), also known as Common Hair grass, is a common grass found on dry and…

Wood Hair grass (Aira flexuosa), also known as Common Hair grass, is a common grass found on dry and rocky hills and roadsides. Sheep eat it readily, but it is of little value for cultivation. Perennial, it flowers in June.

Wood Hair Grass

Wood Hair grass (Aira flexuosa), also known as Common Hair grass, is a common grass found on dry and…

Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis) grows from eighteen inches to two feet high. It has a perennial, creeping root and an erect, slender, smooth stem. The upper sheath is no longer than its leaf, with a very short ligule, the base of the floret having a silky web suspending the calyx. The leaves are light green. The grass is common in light shady places and appears as a tall, rank grass, with a long, finely-arched panicle.

Wood Meadow Grass

Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis) grows from eighteen inches to two feet high. It has a perennial, creeping…

Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis) grows from eighteen inches to two feet high. It has a perennial, creeping root and an erect, slender, smooth stem. The upper sheath is no longer than its leaf, with a very short ligule, the base of the floret having a silky web suspending the calyx. The leaves are light green. The grass is common in light shady places and appears as a tall, rank grass, with a long, finely-arched panicle. It flowers in July. A magnified flower is seen here.

Wood Meadow Grass

Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis) grows from eighteen inches to two feet high. It has a perennial, creeping…

The Yellow Oat Grass (Avena flavescens) is a perennial grass siutable for dry meadows and pastures. It is sometimes regarded as a weed. It fails when cultivated alone but succeeds with other grasses. It contains a large proportion of bitter extractive than most other grasses and for that reason is recommended as a valuable pasture grass. It flowers in July.

Yellow Oat Grass

The Yellow Oat Grass (Avena flavescens) is a perennial grass siutable for dry meadows and pastures.…

The Yellow Oat Grass (Avena flavescens) is a perennial grass siutable for dry meadows and pastures. It is sometimes regarded as a weed. It fails when cultivated alone but succeeds with other grasses. It contains a large proportion of bitter extractive than most other grasses and for that reason is recommended as a valuable pasture grass. It flowers (flower shown here) in July.

Yellow Oat Grass

The Yellow Oat Grass (Avena flavescens) is a perennial grass siutable for dry meadows and pastures.…