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UC IPM Home > Weed Photo Gallery > Identification Characteristics of Grasses > Ligules

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Identification: Characteristics of Grasses

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Ligules

A ligule is an outgrowth from the sheath and varies in size, shape, and texture.

Ligule membranous Ligule fringe of hairs Ligule truncate
Illustration of membranous ligule Illustration of ligule as a fringe of hairs Illustration of truncate ligule
Ligule absent Ligule rounded Ligule tapered
Illustration of absent ligule Illustration of rounded ligule Illustration of tapered ligule
Ligule scalloped
or toothed
Illustration of scalloped or toothed ligule

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