Rescuegrass

(Bromus catharticus)

Characteristics

Leaves	Ligule	Flowers

Growing habits: Tufted, erect winter annual or biennial

Root anatomy: Fibrous rots

Leaf anatomy: Leaves may be pubescent on upper side, sheaths closed and may be pubescent on lower leaves, membranous ligules with frayed margin, lanceolate to erose in shape

Reproduction: Open, drooping panicle, branches paired, pedicelled, spikelets compressed laterally

^{References: Weeds of the South by Charles T. Bryson and Michael S. DeFelice}