shattercane

Sorghum bicolor

Weed Characteristics

Other Names: broom-corn, black amber, chicken corn, shatter cane, sorghum, broomcorn, milo, wildcane

Leaf Type: Grassy

Flowers: Large, loose panicle

Leaves: Linear leaves with smooth edges; no hair

Life Cycle: Summer annual

A coarse, upright plant somewhat resembling field corn. Leaves are 3 to 4 inches wide. Stems may be spotted with purple. Seedheads are dense and stiffly upright. Grows up to 6 ft. Tolerates heat and drought.

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