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Pleuraphis jamesii
Pleuraphis jamesii Torr.
James' Galleta
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Hilaria jamesii
USDA Symbol: PLJA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Panicle
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableDistribution
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From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Additional resources
USDA: Find Pleuraphis jamesii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pleuraphis jamesii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pleuraphis jamesii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-02-02Research By: