Description

Grass Family (Poaceae). Burrograss is a native, warm season, weak, stoloniferous perennial. The height ranges from 4 to 8 inches. The leaf blade is flat and narrow with sharp pointed leaves. The leaf sheath is rounded, shorter than internodes, and mostly basal. Seedheads have a raceme inflorescence, staminate (male) spikelets, awnless pistillate (female) spikelets, and numerous long awns.

Distribution: For current distribution, please consult the Plant Profile page for this species on the PLANTS Web site.