The dense inflorescence and hairy stems suggests it is Setaria poiretiana. However, wait for some more time for the whole inflorescence to mature and post the close up of mature spikelets and inflorescence. Definitely not S.palmifolia whose general appearance of the population itself is different.
On Monday, October 8, 2012 11:45:14 PM UTC+5:30, surajitkoley wrote: > > Sir, > > This is a very common grass growing along roadside, edge of ditches and > waste places. I was waiting for its inflorescence and found a few today. > > Species : *Setaria palmifolia* (J.Koenig) Stapf ? > Habit & Habitat : roadside, edge of ditches, waste places, shady places, > height 2.5 feet, but can grow more; leaf avg. 19 cm or more x 4 cm, stem > all over hairy > Date : 8/10/12, 8.45 a.m. > Place : Hooghly > > Thank you & Regards, > > surajit > --
