About Poa cuspidata Nutt.
Taxonomic Identity
Poa cuspidata Nutt. is a rhizomatous perennial grass species.
Culm Characteristics
Its culms grow in loose tufts and reach heights between 3 to 6 decimeters, which equals 12 to 24 inches.
Leaf Blade Dimensions
Its leaf blades are 2 to 4 millimeters (0.079 to 0.157 inches) wide.
Leaf Sheath Pubescence
The leaf sheaths are covered in fine hairs, with the most dense pubescence found at the base of the sheaths.
Inflorescence Structure
This species produces a loose, nodding panicle, whose branches hold spikelets that each contain three or four flowers.
