Wild plants in and around Shimane 島根とその周辺の野生植物

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 Imperata cylindrica / Chigaya チガヤ

Bloom time: May-June

   
Family:
 
Poaceae /
Ineka


 

Species in the genus Imperata:


Imperata cylindrica / Chigaya

   

 Imperata cylindrica / Chigaya チガヤ

 
Imperata cylindrica is a monocotyledonous perennial herb 30-80cm tall and seen everywhere. The leaves are 20-50cm long, 0.7-1.2cm wide, and linearly shaped with sandy margins. Inflorescences are 10-20cm long and cylindrical; spikelets measure approximately 4mm long, with densely sericeous bases and two stamens. Bloom time: May-June.
                     
                     
                     
                     

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