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Guide to Native and Invasive Plants Storke Ranch Vernal ... - Cram

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<strong>Native</strong> Species 15<br />

Lemmon’s Canarygrass<br />

Scientific Name: Phalaris lemmonii<br />

Rare in Santa Barbara County Yes<br />

Poaceae<br />

Description: Lemmon’s canarygrass is an annual grass 8-30 inches tall. The 1.6 <strong>to</strong> 4.7 inch (4-12 cm)<br />

inflorescences are interrupted at the base. Spikelet glumes are 0.2 <strong>to</strong> 0.3 inches (5-7 mm), with veins with short,<br />

stiff hairs; the upper lemma is 0.16 <strong>to</strong> 0.3 inches (4-5 mm), lanceolate-ovoid, swollen, with spreading hairs <strong>and</strong><br />

a smooth tip.<br />

Habitat: Generally moist areas, shrubl<strong>and</strong>, woodl<strong>and</strong>;

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