Panicum obtusum

One of only two Panicums with a condensed, almost spicate inflorescence. The other, Panicum pampilosum, is an annual that never has stolons, whereas this species is perennial and usually has prominent stolons.

An inflorescence along NM 152 on the east side of the Black Range, 9/18/05.

Closer view of spikelets on the east side of the Black Range, 9/18/05.