Family: Poaceae Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.
Genus: Tridens
Tribe Eragrosteae.
Scientific Name: Tridens flavus (L.) A.S. Hitchc.
Common Name(s): Purpletop, Purpletop tridens
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:
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 | Caption: Illustration detailing purpletop's purplish inflorescence, pubescent collar, and hairy ligule.
ID: Hrb-TRSFL-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): inflorescense, leaf, mature
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