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Barnyardgrass
Grass Family : ( Poaceae : Paniceae )
Latin Name : Echinochloa crusgalli var. crusgalli
Longevity : Annual
Season : Warm
Origin : Introduced
Value : Wildlife – good
Livestock – poor
Remarks :
This grass is considered a "weedy" annual. Tends
to prefer moist areas and is commonly found on
disturbed sites, roadsides, ditches and field borders.
This grass does not provide very good grazing for
livestock. The Latin name "Echinochloa" means
"Hedgehog-grass" and refers to the seeds which
are covered with many hairs that resembles a
hedgehog. Excellent for waterfowl, good cover and
nesting for grassland birds.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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