Poaceae · Eleusine

Goose Grass

Eleusine indica

outdoor
Found in India
Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu & more

Plant Details

Scientific name
Eleusine indica
Genus
Eleusine
Family
Poaceae
Found in India
Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Poaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Spike
Fruit
Grain

Typical of the Poaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Assamese
ববচা বন

About Goose Grass

Goose Grass (Eleusine indica) is a plant belonging to the Poaceae family (Grass family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 2-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, caryopsis (grain) fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings.

Illustration representing the Poaceae family
Botanical family

Poaceae

Grass family

Goose Grass belongs to the Poaceae family.

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