Common Name(s): | Johnsongrass |
Scientific Name: | Sorghum halepense |
Family: | Poaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Warm |
Origin: | Introduced |
Height: | 100 - 200 cm |
Flowers: | Mar - Nov |
Description: Typically occurs along roadsides and is a pest in croplands. It is preferred by livestock but can sometimes cause prussic-acid poisoning or nitrate poisoning. Its leaves and stems are typically speckled with purple blotches. Leaves have a pronounced "white" veination in the center. It provides screening cover and seed value to some wildlife species. |