Ischaemum aristatum var. glaucum
is a perennial herb, 30-70cm in height, occurring in sandy soil on
shores or in wetlands close to the seashores. Stems, slender, grow
in clusters. Leaves are 15-30cm long, 0.5-1cm wide, in a linear
shape, and hairless or with sparse hairs. Ligules are short.
Inflorescences measure 4-7cm long and 5mm wide, and spikelets are
5-6mm long, in a broad lanceolate shape, with no awns. Bloom time:
July-November. |