Setaria leucopila, commonly known as streambed bristlegrass[2] or plains bristlegrass,[3] is a perennial prairie grass that is native to the southern plains of the United States.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
| Genus: | Setaria |
| Species: | S. leucopila
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| Setaria leucopila | |
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Description edit
It reaches a height of 4 to 39 in (10 to 99 cm). Although good forage for livestock, it is only fair for wildlife use. It reproduces by seeds and tillers.
References edit
- ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Setaria leucopila". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
- ^ Setaria vulpiseta. USDA NRCS Plant Guide.
External links edit
Data related to Setaria leucopila at Wikispecies
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