Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
SORGHUM Moench, Methodus 207. 1794, nom. cons. vs. Sorgum Adanson 1763.
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TYPE: Sorghum bicolor (Linnaeus) Moench (Holcus bicolor Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorghum bicolor ssp. bicolor | Sorghum, Milo, Broomcorn, Sorgo | |||
| Sorghum halepense | Johnson Grass |
Identification Key
1. Rhizomatous perennial; spikelets disarticulating at maturity; sessile spikelets 3.8-6.5 mm long; caryopses concealed at maturity
1. Annual, or short-lived perennial; spikelets not disarticulating or tardily so; sessile spikelets 3-9 mm long; caryopses sometimes exposed at maturity
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2. Inflorescence branches persistent at maturity; sessile spikelets 3-9 mm long; caryopses exposed at maturity
2. Inflorescence branches disarticulating at maturity; sessile spikelets 5-8 mm long; caryopses concealed at maturity
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3. Inflorescence branches tardily disarticulating; sessile spikelets 5-6 mm long
3. Inflorescence branches readily disarticulating; sessile spikelets 5-8 mm long
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||