Dactylis glomerata L. subsp. ibizensis Stebbins & Zohary

Spice Ligule detail In the field Inflorescence

Family: GRAMINEAE (POACEAE)

Genus: Dactylis

Province distribution: Balearic Islands.

Distribution in the islands: Ibiza. Formentera.

General distribution (Phytogeography): Mediterranean (Balearic)

IUCN Category: LCLeast concern

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Hemicryptophyte.

Habitats: Rocky coastlines. Rocky coastlines.

Characteristics: A very common Graminea that is also very easy to identify. The spikelets are directed all to one side, and reunite forming asymmetric clusters. Can be distinguished form the other subspecies principally by its narrower and shorter (1,5 - 6 cm.) panicle.