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Sorghum is a genus of plants that includes several species used for food, animal feed, and other agricultural purposes. It matters because it is an important crop in many parts of the world, particularly in regions where it can grow well in dry conditions.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassLiliopsida
- OrderPoales
- FamilyPoaceae
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Andropogoninae
- Image
- Sorghum plants farm.jpg
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- P105
- genus
Article
Sorghum (/ˈsɔːrɡəm/) or broomcorn is a genus of about 28 species of flowering plants in the grass family (Poaceae). Sorghum bicolor is grown as a cereal for human consumption and as animal fodder.
Taxonomy