Poa pratensis L.

Kentucky Bluegrass

Description:

·        Very variable in habitat and appearance

·        Can grow up to 1 m in height, or as little as 10 cm

·        Rootstocks are running

·        Panicle has several branches at every node, and the lemma has five distinct nerves with hairs on the keel and the marginal nerves

·        Ligule is short

Habitat:

·        Most common grass in fields, lawns and meadows

·        Often planted

Distribution:

·        Cow Pasture