Strand Memorial Herbarium

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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: Setaria   Bristlegrass
Tribe Paniceae.

Scientific Name: Setaria verticillata (L.) Beauv.
Common Name(s): Bristly Foxtail, Hooked Bristlegrass, Bur Bristlyrass, Rough Panicgrass, Rough Bristlegrass
Growth Type: annual
Species Description:


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Caption: Bristly foxtail's compact inflorescence.

ID: Hrb-SETVE-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature
Caption: Illustration depicting bristly foxtails hairy ligule and leaf.

ID: Hrb-SETVE-002
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf