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Goose Grass (Eleusine indica)

Goose Grass (Eleusine indica) is a fast-growing annual grass, often considered a weed, but can be a forage crop in some regions. It spreads via seeds and stolons.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Loam, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Peat

Temperature

Warm

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Thrives in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.

Water

Moderate

Prefers consistently moist soil, but tolerates some dryness.

Soil

Loam, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Peat

Temperature

Warm

Prefers warm temperatures, typical of its growing season.

Fertilizer

Low

Responds to light fertilization; not essential for survival.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Grass

Plant Place Type

Garden

Lifespan

Annual

Plant Height

0.1-0.9 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear

Flower Size

2-15 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Cynodon indicus (L.) Raspail
Cynosurus indicus L.
Cynosurus pectinatus Lam.
Eleusine glabra Schumach.
Eleusine gonantha Schrank
Eleusine gouinii E.Fourn.
Eleusine inaequalis E.Fourn.
Eleusine japonica Steud.
Eleusine macrosperma Stokes
Eleusine marginata Lindl.
Eleusine pectinata (Lam.) Lam.
Eleusine polydactyla Steud.
Eleusine rigidifolia E.Fourn.
Eleusine scabra E.Fourn.
Juncus loureiroana Schult. & Schult.f.
Leptochloa pectinata (Lam.) Kunth
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyPoaceae
  • genusEleusine
  • speciesEleusine indica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

Eleusine indica is generally considered non-toxic to humans and animals. Its seeds are consumed as a minor grain in some cultures, and the foliage is often grazed by livestock without adverse effects. No significant toxic compounds are reported in this pl

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