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Sorghum halepense (aleppo milletgrass; herbe de Cuba; Johnsongrass; Johnson grass; Aleppo grass; sorgho d'Alep; sorgo de alepo; zacate Johnson)

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Wikipedia Abstract

Johnson grass or Johnsongrass, Sorghum halepense, is a plant in the grass family, Poaceae, native to the Mediterranean region, but grows throughout Europe and the Middle East. The plant has been introduced to all continents except Antarctica, and most larger islands and archipelagos. It reproduces by rhizomes and seeds. Johnson grass has been used for forage and to stop erosion, but it is often considered a weed because:
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Infraspecies

Sorghum halepense var. genuinum
Sorghum halepense var. submuticum

Invasive Species

View ISSG Record: Sorghum halepense

Attributes

Bloom Period [1]  Late Summer
Drought Tolerance [1]  Low
Edible [2]  May be edible. See the Plants For A Future link below for details.
Fire Tolerance [1]  High
Flower Type [2]  Hermaphrodite
Frost Free Days [1]  5 months 15 days
Fruit/Seed Abundance [1]  High
Fruit/Seed Begin [1]  Summer
Fruit/Seed End [1]  Fall
Growth Form [1]  Rhizomatous
Growth Period [1]  Summer, Fall
Growth Rate [1]  Rapid
Hazards [2]  The pollen can induce hay fever;
Leaf Type [1]  Deciduous
Lifespan [2]  Perennial
Pollinators [2]  Wind
Propagation [1]  Seed, Sprig
Regrowth Rate [1]  Rapid
Root Depth [1]  10 inches (25 cm)
Seed Spread Rate [1]  Rapid
Seed Vigor [1]  High
Seeds Per [1]  119280 / lb (262967 / kg)
Shape/Orientation [1]  Erect
Structure [4]  Grass
Usage [2]  The plant is a potential source of biomass with yields of up to 19 tonnes per hectare;
Vegetative Spread Rate [1]  Rapid
Flower Color [1]  Yellow
Foliage Color [1]  Green
Fruit Color [1]  Brown
Fruit Conspicuous [1]  Yes
Height [2]  6.56 feet (2 m)
Width [2]  3.936 feet (1.2 m)
Hardiness Zone Minimum [1]  USDA Zone: 5 Low Temperature: -20 F° (-28.9 C°) → -10 F° (-23.3 C°)
Light Preference [3]  Mostly Sunny
Soil Acidity [3]  Neutral
Soil Fertility [3]  Rich
Soil Moisture [3]  Moist
Water Use [1]  High
Screening - Summer [1]  Dense
Screening - Winter [1]  Moderate
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Protected Areas

Predators

External References

USDA Plant Profile

NatureServe Explorer

Citations

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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0