Holcus lanatus
velvet grass
Habitat:
Coastal prairies from northern Washington coast to central California. Abundant at low elevation sites in the Pacific Northwest (Randall et al 1988).
perennial that is grayish-green in color. Its ligule is medium to tall, jagged at the top and hairy on the back. Its collar is continuous, hairy, and narrow. Velvetgrass also features compressed sheaths that are densely hairy with pink nerves. Its pointed blades are flat, soft and hairy (Randall et al 1988).
Map Courtesy of USGS