Family:

Poaceae

Habitat:

Ruderal areas

Growth habit:

clump-like, grass

Plant size:

5 - 60 cm high

Flower colour:

whitish

Flowering time

April - June

Leaf characteristics:

grey-green, flat, velvety hairy

Flower characteristics:

dense, egg-shaped false ear, with 1 - 2 cm long awns

Fruits:

membranous, hairy pseudo-fruits

Special features:

Used for dried bouquets and as an ornamental plant.