Hackelochloa granularis explained

Hackelochloa granularis, the pitscale grass, is a species of grass native to sub-Saharan Africa and temperate and tropical regions of Asia. It is naturalised to the Southern United States, Mexico and South America.[1] [2]

Characteristics

Hackelochloa granularis is an annual plant. The stems grow to 5–100 cm in length and have bearded nodes. The leaf sheaths are loose with hairs growing from tubercles. The leaves are 2–5 cm in length and 4–12 mm wide with hairs on the surface and ciliate around the edges. The leaves range from straight to lance shaped.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hackelochloa granularis . Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew . 24 May 2016.
  2. Web site: Hackelochloa granularis (L.) Kuntze . Natural Resources Conservation Service . 24 May 2016.