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
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