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Cenchrus Species, Pearl Millet

Cenchrusamericanus

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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cenchrus (SENCH-rus)
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Species
americanus (a-mer-ih-KAY-nus)
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Synonym
Pennisetum glaucum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
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Hardiness
Not Applicable
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Category
Annuals
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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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