Anthoxanthum odoratum, a
perennial herb 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, and linear. Inflorescences are panicles
but look like racemes. Spikelets measure 0.8-1cm in length. Bloom
time: April-July. |