Family - Poaceae

Stems - No info. yet.

Node of stem.

Base of plant.

Leaves - No info. yet.

Leaf base...

...from below.

Inflorescence - No info. yet.

Flowers - No info. yet.

Flowers.

Hairs of inflorescence with pustulate bases.

Flowering - July - November.

Habitat - Bottoms, moist prairies, pond margins, streambanks, sandy disturbed sites, pastures, cultivated areas, roadsides, railroads.

Origin - Native to U.S.

Other info. - This species can be found scattered throughout Missouri. There are 5 species of Echinochloa in Missouri and they can be difficult to distinguish. A lens or dissecting scope is necessary to see the fine details necessary to identify individual species.

Photographs taken in Springfield, MO., 7-18-03.