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

Identification characteristics

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