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Barnyardgrass

Other names:  wild millet

Description:  Annual warm-season grass of natural height 12 to 39 inches tall with flat or folded leaves that are usually smooth but may have some hairs.  Grows in upland areas as well as low, moist soils.  Can be particularly abundant in mud flats.

Wildlife value:  Produces choice seeds for ducks, mourning doves, and other birds in the Southeast.
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