Paspalum paniculatum L.
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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 - Caespitose perennials 75-125 cm tall. Leaves papillatehispid; blade 18-30 X 1.5-2.5 cm. Inflorescences 13-23 cm long, of 13-50 ascending racemes 5-8 cm long. Spikelets 1.2-1.3 mm long, obovate, plano-convex, short-pubescent, brownish.
Distribution and Ecology - Fr (Jun, Aug, Sep, but probably year round); very common weed, in disturbed areas.