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: Sorghum   
Tribe Andropogoneae

Scientific Name: Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench
Common Name(s): Shattercane, Grain Sorghum, Sorghum, Black Amber, Broomcorn, Chicken Corn
Growth Type: annual
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