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Barnyard Grass

Echinochloa crus-galli

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About

The Barnyard Grass (Echinochloa crus-galli) is a species in the genus Echinochloa. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palea

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (19 countries), Europe (22 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (5 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Echinochloa

Species

Echinochloa crus-galli (Barnyard Grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pé-de-galo

French pied-de-coq

German Gewöhnliche Hühnerhirse

Portuguese capim-arroz

Arabic denieba

Vietnamese Cỏ Lồng vực

Similar Species in Echinochloa

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American Barnyard Grass

Echinochloa pyramidalis

Least Concern

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Awnless Barnyard Grass

Echinochloa frumentacea

Echinochloa polystachya

Not Evaluated

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Early water grass

Echinochloa oryzoides

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Barnyard Grass?

The scientific name of Barnyard Grass is Echinochloa crus-galli. It belongs to the genus Echinochloa.

Where does Barnyard Grass live?

Barnyard Grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (19 countries), Europe (22 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria.

What family does Barnyard Grass belong to?

Barnyard Grass (Echinochloa crus-galli) belongs to the genus Echinochloa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Barnyard Grass belong to?

Barnyard Grass (Echinochloa crus-galli) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Barnyard Grass?

The closest relatives of Barnyard Grass in the genus Echinochloa include American Barnyard Grass, Antelope Grass, Awnless Barnyard Grass, Billion-Dollar Grass, burgu grass.