Polypogon subspathaceus Req.

Spice Glumes detail Inflorescence Inflorescence

Family: GRAMINEAE (POACEAE)

Genus: Polypogon

Sinònims: Polypogon maritimus Willd. subsp. subspathaceus (Req.) Bonnier et Layens

Province distribution: Alacant. Balearic Islands.

Distribution in the islands: Mallorca. Menorca. Formentera.

General distribution (Phytogeography): Mediterranean

IUCN Category: LCLeast concern

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Terophyte.

Habitats: Non-saline wetlands (intermittent watercourses, streams, artesian wells, ditches). Therophytic calicole fields. Humid soils.

Characteristics: A small Graminea that in wet soils usually forms small lawns. Often takes on reddish colourations. Forms a compact inflorescence, silky to the touch. Flowers principally at the end of spring.