Anthoxanthum odoratum,
a perennial originating in Europe and Siberia, 20-50cm in height,
has naturalized into grasslands or made-lands. Stems are slender and
soft; the whole generally has sparse divaricate hairs. Leaves are
5-10cm long, 3-6mm wide, linear. Inflorescences are of panicles but
look like racemes. Spikelets measure 0.8-1cm in length. Bloom time:
April-July. |