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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: Echinochloa   Barnyardgrass, Cockspur
About 20 to 50 species annual or perennial grasses of temperate to tropical regions of the world. Tribe Paniceae.

Scientific Name: Echinochloa colona (L.) Link
Common Name(s): Shama Millet, Jungle Rice, Jungle Ricegrass, Deccan Grass, Swampgrass
Growth Type: annual
Species Description:


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Caption: Illustration detailing a mature junglerice plant with a panicle inflorescence.

ID: Hrb-ECHCO-001
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature