Dichanthium annulatum

Dichanthium annulatum (Sheda Grass)

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Sheda Grass is a perennial grass, up to about 25 cm tall. Distinguishing feature is that ligule is a membrane about 1 mm high. Inflorescence branches. Spikelet’s paired, sessile spikelet is fertile. This is a popular pasture grass in many areas. It can be used in fields for grazing livestock, and cut for hay and silage.