Strand Memorial Herbarium

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Family: Poaceae   Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.

Genus: Eragrostis   Lovegrass
About 250 annual and perennial species native to tropical and temperate regions of the world. Tribe Eragrosteae.

Scientific Name: Eragrostis trichodes (Nutt.) Wood
Common Name(s): Sand Lovegrass, Tall Lovegrass
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption: Illustration detailing sand lovegrass' open panicle inflorescence and spikelet.

ID: Hrb-ERATR-001
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature