Question: Arthur et al., can you tell from the image below if this is Paspalum leave or P. seteceum? We see …
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Question
Arthur et al., can you tell from the image below if this is Paspalum leave or P. seteceum? We see a solitary fruit per node on the spike and spikelets are 2.5 mm or greater. Is that enough to render a decision as P. leave?
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Azemba, good afternoon. The measurement you provide and the observation of solitary spikelets does support this as being Paspalum laeve. Of course, the ligules offer another very nice way to distinguish New England's two species. If you can confirm with a ligule measurement, you'll feel more confident with your determination. Best wishes.
