Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Setaria

Species:

Setaria tenacissima

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Bloom Months:

may

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid and semi-arid regions