Briza minor is
an annual herb, 10-60cm in height, originating in Europe and growing
wild in fields or roadsides. Leaves are linear-lanceolate, 3-10cm in
length, and 3-9mm in width. Inflorescences are panicles in which
many spikelets hang down; the spikelets measure approximately 4mm in
length and width, in the shape of a triangular-ovate, light green,
occasionally tinging light purple. The spikelets comprise 4-8
florets. Bloom time: May-July. |