Sorghum

Family: Poaceae
Scientific name: Sorghum species
Description: Plant Form Tall annual grass. Size Up to 3 m tall. Stem Cylindrical, hollow, robust, branching towards top. Swollen at leaf joins. Leaves Bluish or yellowish green blades 15-50 cm long with a prominent pale midvein. Hairs on leaf sheath can irritate the skin. Flowers Clusters of many on long spike 15 cm long. Spikes can be singular or in groups of 3-4. Fruit and Seeds Cylindrical, rice-like seeds break free and fall to the ground. Habitat Roadsides, disturbed areas, riparian areas, cropping areas, pastures. Distinguishing Features May superficially look like Sorghum (Sorghum halepense) and several other tall grasses, but is distinguished by having stiff hairs on the leaf sheath which can irritate skin. Weed Status: Other Weed Weed Type: Agricultural, Common Lifeform: Grassy

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