Family: Poaceae Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.
Genus: Chloris Windmill Grass
Genus of about 70 species perennial or annual grasses distributed throughout warm regions of the world.
Scientific Name: Chloris gayana Kunth
Common Name(s): Rhodes Grass
Growth Type: perennial/annual
Species Description:
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| Caption: illustration detailing rhodesgrass' one-sided spike clusters, spikelets, and spreading solons.
ID: Hrb-CHRGA-001 Source: 35mm slide (illustration) Credit: Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature, root
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