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Identification: Characteristics of Grasses

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Leaves (leaf blades and tips)

Leaves may be flat, rolled, or twisted, and vary by width and by the shape of their tips.

Tips
Boat-shaped Pointed
Illustration of boat-shaped leaf tip Illustration of pointed leaf tip
 

Blades
Parallel sided Needle-like
Illustration of parallel sided leaf blade Illustration of needle-like leaf blade
Tapering Constricted at base
Illustration of tapering leaf blade Illustration of constricted leaf blade
Twisted  
Illustration of twisted leaf blade  
 
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