Fertile lemma elliptic; 1.4-1.8 mm long; hyaline; without keel; 5 -veined. Lemma apex truncate; awned; 5 -awned. Principal lemma awn dorsal; arising 0.1-0.2 way up back of lemma; geniculate; 7 mm long overall; with twisted column. Lateral lemma awns 1 mm long. Palea absent or minute.