. California grasslands and range forage grasses. Grasses; Forage plants. Fig. 107. Pacific panicum (Panicum pacificum). Spring growth stage. Fig. 108. Distribution of pacific panicum (Panicum pacificum), barnyardgrass (Echinoch- loa crusgalli), and knotgrass (Paspalum disti- chum). nearly as broad; spikelets turgid, about 2 mm long; culms branching and spread- ing in July and August, producing short very leafy shoots with reduced panicles. (Fig. 107.) Distribution and habitat: Pacific pani- cum grows along the coast and in the Sierra Nevada on sandy soils of granitic origin. (Fig. 108.) It is
. California grasslands and range forage grasses. Grasses; Forage plants. Fig. 107. Pacific panicum (Panicum pacificum). Spring growth stage. Fig. 108. Distribution of pacific panicum (Panicum pacificum), barnyardgrass (Echinoch- loa crusgalli), and knotgrass (Paspalum disti- chum). nearly as broad; spikelets turgid, about 2 mm long; culms branching and spread- ing in July and August, producing short very leafy shoots with reduced panicles. (Fig. 107.) Distribution and habitat: Pacific pani- cum grows along the coast and in the Sierra Nevada on sandy soils of granitic origin. (Fig. 108.) It is most common in damp areas and is found in the mountains up to 6000 ft. The vernal growth is fairly leafy and upright, whereas the autumnal growth is more prostrate and spreading. Forage value: Of the 14 species of panicum in California this is the only one that affords much grazing. The plants are pastured rather closely throughout the season but are not abundant enough to furnish more than limited forage. 44. BARNYARDGRASS (ECHINOCHLOA CRUSGALLI) Barnyardgrass is a coarse glabrous leafy annual, branching at base, the culms 2-3y2 ft (60-120 cm) tall, at first rather succulent, drying compressed, ridged or angled; blades elongate, 5-15 [112]. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Sampson, Arthur W. (Arthur William), 1884-1967; Hedrick, Donald W; Chase, Agnes, 1869-1963. Berkeley, Calif. : California Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Agriculture, University of California
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