Bay Grasses Identification Key

Compound Leaves

Carefully count the number of leaves in each whorl on the stem in 2 or 3 places and then chose from the following:

Roughly Divided

Coontail hornwort whorl 

Each leaf is a bit different, and counting the number of leaves in a whorl is very difficult.

Finely Divided

Finely divided 

Most whorls have four leaves, some 3. The leaves are finely dissected, with an overall appearance somewhat like a feather.


If you don't think your plant is represented above try going back a level and choosing again.