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Barnyard Grass (Echinochloa crus-galli)

Barnyard Grass (Echinochloa crus-galli) is a common annual weed that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall, often found in moist, disturbed soils globally.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Regular watering recommended, especially in dry periods. Prefers consistently moist soil.

Soil

Adaptable, prefers moist

Temperature

Tolerates a broad temperature range, but grows best in warm conditions.

Fertilizer

Low requirements; generally does not need supplemental feeding.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth.

Watering

Regular watering recommended, especially in dry periods. Prefers consistently moist soil.

Soil

Adaptable, prefers moist

Temperature

Tolerates a broad temperature range, but grows best in warm conditions.

Prefers temperatures between 15°C and 35°C.

Fertilizer

Low requirements; generally does not need supplemental feeding.

Can benefit from a balanced fertilizer in nutrient-poor soils.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Grass

Plant Place Type

Garden

Lifespan

Annual

Plant Height

30-150 cm

Spread

30-150 cm

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear

Flower Size

5-20 cm (inflorescence)

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Echinochloa kimayalaensis Vanderyst
Echinochloa rostrata (Stapf) P.W.Michael
Echinochloa sabulicola (Nees) Hitchc.
Oplismenus angustifolius E.Fourn.
Oplismenus crus-pavonis Kunth
Oplismenus jamaicensis Kunth
Oplismenus sabulicola (Nees) Kunth
Panicum crus-pavonis (Kunth) Steud.
Panicum jamaicense (Kunth) Steud.
Panicum sabulicola Nees
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyPoaceae
  • genusEchinochloa
  • speciesEchinochloa crus-galli
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Not considered directly toxic to humans or pets. However, the plant's awns can cause mechanical irritation, and it can host toxic fungi like ergot, which can be harmful if ingested.

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