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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Taxobox<br /> | color = lightgreen<br /> | name = Canary grass<br /> | image = Phalaris_canariensis.jpg<br /> | image_width = 200px<br /> | regnum = [[Plant]]ae<br /> | divisio = [[Magnoliophyta]]<br /> | classis = [[Magnoliopsida]]<br /> | ordo = [[Poales]]<br /> | familia = [[Poaceae]]<br /> | genus = ''[[Phalaris (grass)|Phalaris]]''<br /> | species = '''''P. canariensis'''''<br /> | binomial = ''Phalaris canariensis''<br /> | binomial_authority = [[Carolus Linnaeus|L.]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> '''Canary Grass''' is a plant, ''Phalaris canariensis'' belonging to the family [[Poaceae]]. Originally a native of the [[Mediterranean]] region, it is now grown commercially in several parts of the world for bird seed, hence the name. This large, coarse grass has erect, hairless stems, usually from 2 to 6 feet (0.6- 1.8 meters) tall. The [[ligule]] is prominent and membranous, 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) long and rounded at the apex. The gradually tapering leaf blades are 3 1/2-10 inches (8.9-25.4 cm) long, 1/4-3/4 inch (0.6-1.9 cm) wide, flat, and often harsh on both surfaces. The compact panicles are erect or sometimes slightly spreading and range from 3-16 inches (7.6-40.6 cm) long with branches 1/2-1 1/2 inches (1.2-3.8 cm) long. Single flowers occur in dense clusters in May to mid-June or August. [[Inflorescence]]s are green or slightly purple at first, then become tan.<br /> <br /> The seeds are shiny brown. The seed is used as bird food, and is generally mixed with [[rapeseed]] and other seeds that cheapen it. It should be kept in a dry place and away from vermin. Industrially, a flour made from seed is employed in the manufacture of fine cotton goods and silk stuffs. In the [[Canary Islands]], [[Italy]] and [[North Africa]], it is used as food.<br /> <br /> The species growth form is highly variable. Reed canary grass is considered native to [[Illinois]], but a Eurasian ecotype has been introduced widely. Plant size, [[panicle]] shape, and panicle size are not correlated to geographic distribution.<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> <br /> *[http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/cangrass.html Alternative Field Crops Manual]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> *{{Grocers}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Grasses]]<br /> [[Category:Flora of Africa]]<br /> [[Category:Flora of Europe]]<br /> [[Category:Cereals]]<br /> [[Category:Underutilized crops]]</div>

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