Family: Poaceae Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.
Genus: Poa Bluegrass
Tribe Poeae.
Scientific Name: Poa pratensis L.
Common Name(s): Kentucky Bluegrass, Birdgrass
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:
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| Caption: Field of mature Kentucky bluegrass.
ID: Hrb-POAPR-003 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature
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| Caption: Illustration comparing Kentucky bluegrass and Annual bluegrass' panicle inflorescence, spikelets, seed, leaf collar, and root system.
ID: Hrb-POAPR-001 Source: 35mm slide (illustration) Credit: Keyword(s): inflorescense, leaf, mature, root, seed
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| Caption: Illustration detailing Kentucky bluegrass' panicle inflorescence, spikelet, seed, and rhizomes.
ID: Hrb-POAPR-002 Source: 35mm slide (illustration) Credit: Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature, root
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| Caption: Kentucky bluegrass seeds.
ID: Hrb-POAPR-004 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): seed
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| Caption: Kentucky bluegrass seeds.
ID: Hrb-POAPR-005 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): seed
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