Setaria leucopila

Setaria leucopila, commonly known as streambed bristlegrass[2] or plains bristlegrass,[3] is a perennial prairie grass that is native to the southern plains of the United States.

Setaria leucopila
Seeds
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Panicoideae
Genus: Setaria
Species:
S. leucopila
Binomial name
Setaria leucopila
(Scribn. & Merr.) K. Schum.
Synonyms[1]
  • Chaetochloa leucopila Scribn. & Merril
  • Setaria commutata Hack.

Description

It reaches a height of 4 to 39 in (10 to 99 cm). Although good forage for livestock, it is only fair for wildlife use. It reproduces by seeds and tillers.

References
  1. "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  2. USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Setaria leucopila". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
  3. Setaria vulpiseta. USDA NRCS Plant Guide.

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