Panicum

Syamaka is a variety of paddy called Panicum frumentaceum.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

Switchgrass, scientifically called Panicum virgatum, is a warm season perennial grass that is part of the larger group of North American tallgrasses.

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Perennial desert species, such as Panicum turgidum and Aristida sieberana, alternate with typical Sahelian grassland.

Sahelian Acacia savanna 2008

Dominant grass genera of seasonally flooded clayey depressions (‘tandos’) include Hyparhenia, Ischaemum and Setaria, while species such as Panicum curatellifolia, Uapaca nitida and Syzigium guineense are common woody species of the ecoregion.

Zambezian coastal flooded savanna 2007

The savanna grasslands consist mainly of Panicum, Ctenium, Andropogon, Elionurus and Cymbopogon species varied by thickets of Bauhinia, Combretum and Gardenia species.

Comoé National Park, Côte d'Ivoire 2009

If you want a taller grass that can be seen by drivers, there is a blue variety (Panicum virgatum "Heavy Metal") that grows four to five feet tall with blue-green grass blades.

Amid the heat wave, gardeners still have questions 2010

" Look now, " she said, pointing at Panicum virgatum, or Dallas Blues, a North American switch grass.

Perennial Fascination Ralph Gardner Jr. 2010

In the drier Sahel-Saharan transition zone, the tree species include Maerua crassifolia and Leptadenia pyrotechnica with the herbs Panicum turgidum, Lasiurus hirsutus and Aerva javanica.

Aïr and Ténéré Natural Reserves, Niger 2008

Panicum virgatum is a native grass, and this variety, “Ruby Ribbons,” grows more red as the summer continues.

Grow glorious grasses in your landscape 2010

Panicum virgatum, commonly called switch grass, is native to this area and thrives in all types of soils.

Grow glorious grasses in your landscape 2010