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Sorghum bicolor
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An annual grass in the family Poaceae. Also known as 'kaoliang' in Chinese. The world's fifth most-produced cereal, tolerant of drought and semi-arid conditions. Used for food, feed, brewing, and industrial purposes.
Identification Points
- βTall grass, 1β3 m
- βDense panicle inflorescence, reddish-brown to white
- βLeaves similar to corn but somewhat narrower
Habitat
Cultivated (fields, arid regions)
Season
August to October (panicle)
Morphological TraitsAI-estimated, needs verification
Leaf arrangement
Alternate
Leaf type
Simple
Growth form
Herb
Habitat
Cultivated
Phylogenetic Positionγ€γη§ β
Phylogenetic Position
Angiosperms > Monocots > Commelinids > Poales > Poaceae
Divergence Era
Late Cretaceous to Paleogene (approx. 80β70 million years ago)
Sources & References
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