Cockspur

Echinochloa crus-galli

Echinochloa crus-galli is a species of wild grass originating from tropical Asia that was formerly classified as a panicum grass. It is commonly known as cockspur, barnyard millet, water grass, common barnyard grass, or simply barnyard grass. This plant can grow to 1.5 m in height and has long, flat leaves which are often purplish at the base. Most stems are upright, but some will spread out over the ground. Stems are flattened at the base. The seed heads are a distinctive feature, often purplish, with large millet-like seeds in crowded spikelets.

Scientific name

Echinochloa crus-galli

Family

Poaceae

IUCN status

LC