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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: Urochloa   
Tribe Paniceae.

Scientific Name: Urochloa texana (Buckl.) R. Webster
Common Name(s): Texas Signalgrass, Texas Panicum
Growth Type: annual
Species Description: See also Panicum texanum


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Caption: Illustration detailing Texas panicum's narrow panicle inflorescence and lower rooting nodes.

ID: Hrb-PANTE-001
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature, root
Caption: Texas panicum's narrow panicle inflorescence and lower rooting nodes.

ID: Hrb-PANTE-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit: USDA
Keyword(s): inflorescense, root