Fertile lemma elliptic; 6-8.5 mm long; chartaceous; keeled; 5 -veined. Lemma apex acute; muticous, or awned; 1 -awned. Principal lemma awn 0-1 mm long overall. Palea keels ciliate; with 12-40 enations per keel. Apical sterile florets resembling fertile though underdeveloped.