Weeds and Their Control: Witchgrass (Panicum capillare)
Karen Witchgrass is a summer annual and a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also includes corn, rice, and bamboo. It is native to most of North America from the…
Plants of Ancient Pompeii: Common Oat (Avena sativa)
Common oat is an annual and a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also includes barley, rice, and bamboo. The origin of common oat is obscure but probably arose…
Plant Profile: Common Millet (Panicum miliaceum)
Also known as proso millet, broomcorn millet, hog millet, red millet, and white millet, this warm weather annual grass is native to northern China and is a member of the…
Weeds and Their Control: Green Foxtail (Setaria viridis)
Also known as green bristlegrass and foxtail millet, green foxtail is an annual grass and a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also includes corn, rice, and bamboo. It…
Plant Profile: Quaking Grass (Briza maxima)
Native to the Mediterranean area, this annual grass has naturalized in many other parts of the world including western US. It has many common names including blowfly grass, rattlesnake grass,…