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Bristle Pigeon Grass
Setaria verticillata
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (22 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (7 countries).
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Armenia
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Mozambique
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South Africa
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Kyrgyzstan
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Qatar
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Taiwan
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Thailand
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Timor-Leste
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Latvia
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Liechtenstein
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Moldova
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Norway
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Portugal
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Russia
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Sweden
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Ukraine
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Uzbekistan
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Egypt
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Bahamas
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China
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Cyprus
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India
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Belgium
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Bulgaria
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Czech Republic
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Denmark
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France
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Germany
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Canada
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Chile
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Lithuania
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Poland
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Slovakia
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Spain
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United Kingdom
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Argentina
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Burundi
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Nicaragua
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Algeria
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United States
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Australia
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Colombia
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Comoros
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Ecuador
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Kiribati
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Peru
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Belarus
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Brazil
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Cameroon
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Estonia
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Iran
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Israel
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Madagascar
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Marshall Islands
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Mauritius
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Mexico
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Micronesia
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Netherlands
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Pakistan
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Palestine
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida
(Monocots)
Order
Poales
(Grasses)
Family
Poaceae
(Grass Family)
Genus
Setaria
Species
Setaria verticillata
(Bristle Pigeon Grass)
Names in Other Languages
French
sétaire verticillée
German
Kurzborstige Borstenhirse
Similar Species in Setaria
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capim-rabo-de-gato
Setaria viridis
Near Threatened
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capim-rabo-de-raposa
Setaria parviflora
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milho-painço
Setaria italica
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Bigleaf bristlegrass
Setaria megaphylla
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West indian bristlegrass
Setaria setosa
Least Concern
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Broadleaved bristlegrass
Setaria palmifolia
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East indian bristlegrass
Setaria barbata
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plains bristle grass
Setaria macrostachya
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Bristle Pigeon Grass?
The scientific name of Bristle Pigeon Grass is Setaria verticillata. It belongs to the genus Setaria.
Where does Bristle Pigeon Grass live?
Bristle Pigeon Grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (22 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Bahamas, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi.
What family does Bristle Pigeon Grass belong to?
Bristle Pigeon Grass (Setaria verticillata) belongs to the genus Setaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Bristle Pigeon Grass belong to?
Bristle Pigeon Grass (Setaria verticillata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Bristle Pigeon Grass?
The closest relatives of Bristle Pigeon Grass in the genus Setaria include capim-rabo-de-gato, capim-rabo-de-raposa, milho-painço, Chinese Foxtail, Bigleaf bristlegrass.
Genus Setaria — 13 Species
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capim-rabo-de-gato
Setaria viridis
capim-rabo-de-raposa
Setaria parviflora
milho-painço
Setaria italica
Chinese Foxtail
Setaria faberi
Bigleaf bristlegrass
Setaria megaphylla
West indian bristlegrass
Setaria setosa
Broadleaved bristlegrass
Setaria palmifolia
East indian bristlegrass
Setaria barbata
plains bristle grass
Setaria macrostachya
Adherent Bristle-grass
Setaria adhaerens
Cattail Grass
Setaria pumila
African bristlegrass
Setaria sphacelata
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Bristle Pigeon Grass
Setaria verticillata
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