Setaria
''Setaria'' is a widespread genus of plants in the grass family. The name is derived from the Latin word ''seta'', meaning "bristle" or "hair", which refers to the bristly spikelets. The genus includes over 100 species distributed in many tropical and temperate regions around the world,Aliscioni, S., et alAn overview of the genus ''Setaria'' (Poaceae: Panicoideae: Paniceae) in the Old World: Systematic revision and phylogenetic approach.Abstract. Botany 2004. Salt Lake City. August 3, 2004. and members are commonly known as foxtail or bristle grasses. Description The grass is topped by a cylindrical long-haired head, which tend to droop when ripe. The seeds are less than in length. Species ; Currently accepted ; Formerly included Numerous species were once considered members of ''Setaria'' but have since been reassigned to the following genera: '' Brachiaria'', ''Dissochondrus'', ''Echinochloa'', ''Holcolemma'', '' Ixophorus'', ''Oplismenus'', ''Panicum'', ''Paspalidium'' ...
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Setaria Fiebrigii
''Setaria'' is a widespread genus of plants in the grass family. The name is derived from the Latin word ''seta'', meaning "bristle" or "hair", which refers to the bristly spikelets. The genus includes over 100 species distributed in many tropical and temperate regions around the world,Aliscioni, S., et alAn overview of the genus ''Setaria'' (Poaceae: Panicoideae: Paniceae) in the Old World: Systematic revision and phylogenetic approach.Abstract. Botany 2004. Salt Lake City. August 3, 2004. and members are commonly known as foxtail or bristle grasses. Description The grass is topped by a cylindrical long-haired head, which tend to droop when ripe. The seeds are less than in length. Species ; Currently accepted ; Formerly included Numerous species were once considered members of ''Setaria'' but have since been reassigned to the following genera: '' Brachiaria'', ''Dissochondrus'', '' Echinochloa'', ''Holcolemma'', ''Ixophorus'', ''Oplismenus'', '' Panicum'', '' Paspalidiu ...
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