mission grass
(Cenchrus polystachios)
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Maps
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State List - This map identifies those states that list this species on their invasive species list or law. For more information, visit Invasive.org
Invasive Listing Sources
Taxonomic Rank
| Kingdom: Plantae |
| Phylum: Magnoliophyta |
| Class: Liliopsida |
| Subclass: Commelinidae |
| Order: Cyperales |
| Family: Poaceae |
| Genus: Cenchrus |
| Subject: Cenchrus polystachios (L.) Morrone |
Synonyms and Other Names
Related Scientific Names:
Pennisetum polystachion (Linnaeus) Schultes (Synonym)
Pennisetum polystachyon (Linnaeus) Schultes (Synonym)
Pennisetum polystachyon setosum (Sw.) Brunken (Synonym)
Pennisetum polystachyum (L.) Schult. (Synonym)
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)