Poa glauca, Vahl

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26. P. glauca Vahl , FZ. Dan. 6(YT) ‘. 3 (1790)

(F. caesia Sm.; incl. P. ganeschinii Roshev. ).

Densely caespitose; stem (10—)17— 35(-55) cm, stiffly erect, usually very glaucous, smooth to somewhat scabrid at apex. Leaves rather short and tapering, 2-5-3 mm wide. Ligule 1-2-2 mm, truncate. Panicle 3-5-7(-10) cm, ovoid, compact; branches 2-3(-4) at the lower nodes. Spikelets 4-6 mm, with 2-4(-5) florets; glumes subequal. Lemma hairy on keel and marginal veins, lanate at base. 2« = 42, 44, 49, 56, 63, 65, c. 70. Rocks, screes and other dry, open habitats. N. Europe; mountains of Europe southwards to the Pyrenees, S. Alps and N. Greece. Au Br Cz Fa Fe Ga Gr He Is It Ju No Po Rs (N, C) Sb Su.