mission grass

Cyperales > Poaceae > Pennisetum polystachion (Linnaeus) Schultes
Synonym(s): Thin napiergrass, West Indian pennisetum, Feather pennisetum, missiongrass, queue de chat

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Number:1195025
Description: Seed(s); Florets in dorsal view showing lemma (left) and ventral view showing palea (right)
Photographer:Julia Scher, USDA APHIS PPQ
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Number:1195026
Description: Seed(s); Spikelets enclosed by involucres
Photographer:Julia Scher, USDA APHIS PPQ
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Subject Reference(s)

  • USDA, NRCS. 2001. The PLANTS Database, Version 3.1, National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA. - http://plants.usda.gov/