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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 platyphylla (Munro ex Wright) Webster
Common Name(s): Broadleaf Signalgrass, White Para Grass
Growth Type: annual
Species Description: Also referred to as Brachiaria platyphylla.


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Caption: Broadleaf signalgrass seedling.

ID: Hrb-BRAPP-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): seedling
Caption: Maturing broadleaf signalgrass plants.

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