Bristly foxtail grass (Setaria verticillata) on a field on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar
Album 1586: Irkaya Farms, Qatar, May 1, 2015
The image depicts a close-up of bristly foxtail grass, specifically *Setaria verticillata*. The photograph showcases the plant's inflorescence, which consists of numerous small flowers arranged along slender stems. Each flower is yellow and tiny, nestled within the spikelets that are characteristic of this species.
The bristles or awns extending from the spikelet sheaths are a distinctive feature of *Setaria verticillata*. These stiff, sharp hairs can reach up to 2 cm in length and give the plant its common name. The spikelets themselves are greenish-yellow, with an ovate shape and pointed tips.
The image provides an excellent view of this unique and interesting grass species. – AI vision
