Comparison of Important Genera once in the Andropogon
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Pedicel cross-section |
upper lemma |
Inflorescence |
1st glume cross-section |
| Andropogon |
semi-terete |
0 to 1/4 cleft |
panicle: 2-5 racemose branches |
concave |
| Bothriochloa |
grooved |
lemma reduced |
panicle: 4-many racemose
branches |
concave |
| Schizachyrium |
semi-terete |
1/3 to 7/8 cleft |
spicate raceme |
convex |
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