Hackelochloa granularis
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Hackelochloa granularis, the pitscale grass,[2] is a species of grass native to sub-Saharan Africa and temperate and tropical regions of Asia. It is naturalised to the southern United States, Mexico and South America.[3][2]
Characteristics
Hackelochloa granularis is an annual plant. The stems grow to 5-100 cm in length and have bearded nodes. The leaf sheaths are loose with hairs growing from tubercles. The leaves are 2-5 cm in length and 4-12 mm wide with hairs on the surface and ciliate around the edges. The leaves range from straight to lance shaped.[3]
References
- ^ "Encyclopedia of Life:Hackelochloa granularis". Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Hackelochloa granularis (L.) Kuntze". Natural Resources Conservation Service. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Hackelochloa granularis". Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
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