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Eragrostis gangetica (Roxb.) Steud.

Natural range:  Asia

Habitat:  Ruderal

Recognition:  Plants annual (vs. perennial in E. bahiensis) delicate, narrow-leaved. Sheaths ciliate on top.  Lemmas with conspicuous green side veins.  5-15 florets.  Pulvini glabrous. Lemma < 1.2 mm long (vs. longer in E. bahiensis).  Upper glume < 1.3 mm (longer in E. bahiensis). Spikelets appressed or diverging, 2-4.6 mm long.

Florida status:  Widespread introduced weed