sorghum-almum
(Sorghum x almum)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Appearance
Tall, robust perennial grass, spreading by short stout rhizomes
Foliage
Stems normally about 2 m tall, sometimes up to 4.5 m tall. Leaves, waxy, 30–100 cm long, 5–4 cm broad
Flowers
Heads a panicle 3–10 cm wide, spikelets breaking off at maturity
Seeds
Brown, ovate, 3.3–4 mm long, 2–2.3 mm broad.
Tall, robust perennial grass, spreading by short stout rhizomes
Foliage
Stems normally about 2 m tall, sometimes up to 4.5 m tall. Leaves, waxy, 30–100 cm long, 5–4 cm broad
Flowers
Heads a panicle 3–10 cm wide, spikelets breaking off at maturity
Seeds
Brown, ovate, 3.3–4 mm long, 2–2.3 mm broad.
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Maps
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State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Invasive Listing Sources
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Plantae |
| Phylum: Magnoliophyta |
| Class: Magnoliopsida |
| Superorder: Lilianae |
| Order: Poales |
| Family: Poaceae |
| Subfamily: Panicoideae |
| Tribe: Andropogoneae |
| Genus: Sorghum |
| Sorghum x almum |
References
Common Name Reference: Weed Science Society of America Common Names List
Scientific Name Reference: USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.