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Family: Poaceae   Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.

Genus: Chloris   Windmill Grass
Genus of about 70 species perennial or annual grasses distributed throughout warm regions of the world.

Scientific Name: Chloris verticillata Nutt.
Common Name(s): Tumble Windmill Grass, Windmill Grass
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption: Illustration detailing windmillgrass' 2-3 whorled panicle inflorescence, 2-flowered spikelet, and roots forming at nodes.

ID: Hrb-CHRVE-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature