Family: Poaceae Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.
Genus: Leptochloa Sprangletop
About 30 species of coarse erect perennial grasses found in tropical and warm, temperate regions. Tribe Eragrosteae.
Scientific Name: Leptochloa panicea ssp. mucronata (Michx.) Nowack
Common Name(s): Sprangle Top, Red Sprangletop, Mississippi Sprangletop
Growth Type: annual/perennial
Species Description:
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 | Caption: Illustration detailing a mature sprangle top inflorescence.
ID: Hrb-LEFFI-001
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
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Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature
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