Annual Kyasuwa Grass
Pennisetum pedicellatum
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan & more
- Flowering
- August-January
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Poaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Poaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Tamil
- தீனாநாத் புல்
About Annual Kyasuwa Grass
Annual Kyasuwa Grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum) is a herb 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 typically found in waste places. It occurs across West Africa and India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-January.
Poaceae
Grass family
Annual Kyasuwa Grass belongs to the Poaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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