Sporobolus nealleyi

A gypsophile, recognizable in part by the blades of the leaves spreading at nearly right angles to the sheaths.

Inflorescences, west of Tularosa, Otero County, New Mexico, 15 Sep 2009.

Plant habit, west of Tularosa, 15 Sep 2009.

Vegetative plant, west of Tularosa, 15 Sep 2009.

A leaf, showing the widely spreading blade, west of Tularosa, 15 Sep 2009.

Spikelets, west of Tularosa, 15 Sep 2009.