Spike Trisetum
Trisetum spicatum

Family: Grass (Poaceae)
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Photo taken on: July 20, 2011
Location: Cottonwood Pass, CO
Life Zones: Montane to alpine
Habitat: Gravelly slopes, meadows

Grows to 2ft in clumps with stiff leaves. The flowers are in spike-like clusters and can be purplish, bronze or silvery.