Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Echinochloa

Species:

Echinochloa crus-galli subsp. crus-galli

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul, oct

Bloom Colors:

green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, moisture-retentive loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Common in wetland areas and rice paddies