Peatl Millet
Pennisetum americanum
Also known as Bulrush Millet, Spiked Millet
- Habit
- Herb
- Flowering
- September-November
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Poaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
- Fruit surface
- Smooth, not spinyrecorded
Typical of the family
- Flower symmetry
- Actinomorphic (radially symmetrical)
- Inflorescence
- Spike
- Fruit
- Grain
Characters marked “recorded” are for Peatl Millet itself; the rest are typical of the Poaceae family — flowering plants only.
About Peatl Millet
Peatl millet (Pennisetum americanum) is a herb in the Poaceae family. It grows in wastelands. Flowering and fruiting run from September to November.
Uses
Locally it is harvested for fodder. Its sap or hairs can irritate skin, so handle it with care.
Poaceae
Grass family
Peatl Millet belongs to the Poaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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