Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.
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Authority
Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.
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Family
Poaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Sprawling annuals to 50 cm tall. Leaves with sheaths strongly compressed; blade 10-25 cm long. Inflorescences of 2-many digitate spikes in 1 or 2 whorls; racemes 5-12 cm long. Spikelets 4-6.5 mm long, 4-7-flowered; lower glume 2.2-2.5 mm long, the upper glume 3 mm long. Fl (probably year round); usually a common weed but rare in our flora, in clearings.