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Leptochloa chinensis Nees

A-B, Spikelets; A, with glumes; B, without glumes; C-G, florets; C,E,F, ventral view showing palea and rachilla; D,G, dorsal view showing lemma; H, caryopsis

Floret in ventral view (left) and dorsal view (right)

Caryopses in ventral view (A,C) and dorsal view (B,D)

A, Spikelet; B, floret in side view; C, floret in ventral view; D, caryopsis in side view; E, caryopsis in dorsal view

drawing by Lynda E. Chandler

Portion of Inflorescence

Similar Species

Leptochloa panicea (Retz.) Ohwi ssp. brachiata (Steud.) N. Snow

Florets in side view (left), caryopses in side view (right)

Floret in ventral view showing rachilla

Caryopses in ventral view (left) and dorsal view (right)

Portion of inflorescence