Panicum hirticaule
Introduction '''''Panicum hirticaule''''' is a species of grass known by the common names '''Mexican panicgrass''' and '''roughstalked witchgrass'''. It is also known as the '''Sonoran millet''', and is cultivated as a cereal crop in the American Southwest.
Distribution In North America it is native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Its distribution extends throughout Central and South America. It grows in many types of habitat, including disturbed areas. There is evidence that it was eaten, cultivated and possibly domesticated by Native Americans.
Description This is an annual bunchgrass growing 10 to 80 centimeters tall and bearing hairy leaves up to 15 centimeters long. The inflorescence is a branching panicle up to 12 centimeters long with rounded spikelets at nodes.
References
External links * Jepson Manual Treatment - ''Panicum hirticaule''* USDA Plants Profile: ''Panicum hirticaule''* Grass Manual Treatment - ''Panicum hirticaule''