| Synonyms: |
Panicum oryzoides Ard. |
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| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Introduced |
| Description: |
Like E. crus-galli but lowest raceme simple, spikelets 3.8–6.5 mm. long, superior lemma 3.5–5 mm. long. |
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| Habitat: | A crop mimic infesting rice fields. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Apparently originating in the Mediterranean region and Middle Fast, but now widespread, Zimbabwe |
| FZ divisions: | W |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Clayton, W.D. (1989). Poaceae Flora Zambesiaca 10(3) Page 53. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 103. |