bristlegrass
plant
Also known as: Setaria, bristle grass
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Bristle grass refers to any grass belonging to the genus Setaria. These plants are characterized by long bristles found beneath each spikelet.1
A specific example is bur bristlegrass (Setaria verticillata), an annual grass originating from Eurasia. It has become a naturalized weed in North America, particularly in the northeastern states. This type of bristlegrass is often tufted and features spikelets with bristles that are barbed backward.2
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