Family: Poaceae Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.
Genus: Panicum Panicgrass
Tribe Paniceae.
Scientific Name: Panicum repens L.
Common Name(s): Torpedograss, Creeping Witchgrass, Couch Panicum, Victoria Grass
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:
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 | Caption: Torpedograss plant's creeping rhizomes.
ID: Hrb-PANRE-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit: USDA
Keyword(s): root, vegetative
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