Swamp Barnyardgrass

Echinochloa walteri

Family:
Poaceae

Lifecycle:
Annual

Native or Introduced:
Native

Nutrient Removal Rating:
Medium

Wildlife Value:
Low

Invasiveness:
Low

Rooted or Floating:
Rooted

Site Requirements:
Full sun

Maximum Water Depth:
3 inches

Plant Description:
Swamp barnyardgrass is a perennial grass with erect stems. This plant can grow as tall as 5 feet. Leaf blades are linear in shape with flat smooth surfaces. Blades may be 2 feet in length and ¾ inches wide. Leaf sheaths are hairy.

Inflorescences take the form of conspicuous, brown, bristled heads that are made up of many spikelets. Spikelets attach to a single side of inflorescence branches.

This plant grows in wet areas such as marshes and swamps and along the edges of bodies of water.

Additional reading:

• USDA