Wild-proso Millet

Panicum miliaceum

Weed Description
Erect summer annual that may grow up to 6 feet in height. Wild proso millet primarily occurs in cultivated agronomic crops, but may also occur in pastures, turf, and landscapes.

Seedlings
First true leaves are relatively wide and covered with hairs.

Leaves
Without auricles and have a membranous to slightly hairy ligule about 2-4 mm in length. Leaf blades are 4-8 inches long and 6-20 mm wide. Hairs are present, the lower surface has more hairs than the upper.

Stems
Hollow stems that branch at the base.

Flowers
A spreading panicle, as much as 16 inches in length comprised of individual spikelets that are 4 to 5 mm in length. The seedhead is pyramid-like in outline.

Roots
Fibrous root system.

Seeds
Many yellow, orange, and reddish brown seeds are produced from the panicle seedhead.

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Wild-proso Millet

Panicum miliaceum

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