Definitions for panicum
pan·icum

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1. Panicum, genus Panicumnoun

   panic grass

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1. panicumnoun

   Any of the genus Panicum of tropical grasses.

2. Etymology: From the genus name.

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1. Panicum

   Panicum (panicgrass) is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone. They are often large, annual or perennial grasses, growing to 1–3 m (3 ft 3 in – 9 ft 10 in) tall.The flowers are produced in a well-developed panicle often up to 60 cm (24 in) in length with numerous seeds, which are 1–6 mm (0.039–0.236 in) long and 1–2 mm (0.039–0.079 in) broad. The fruits are developed from a two-flowered spikelet. Only the upper floret of each spikelet is fertile; the lower floret is sterile or staminate. Both glumes are present and well developed.Australia has 29 native and 9 introduced species of Panicum.Well-known Panicum species include Panicum miliaceum (proso millet) and Panicum virgatum (switchgrass).

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1. panicum

   Panicum is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses, common in many warm areas around the world. They are often known as panic grasses. Some species are cultivated as ornamental plants, and some are invasive weeds. Certain types of panicum plants are also cultivated for fodder or as cereal crops for their grain.

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1. Panicumnoun

   a genus of grasses, including several hundred species, some of which are valuable; panic grass

2. Etymology: [L., panic grass.]

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1. Panicum

   Panicum is a large genus of about 450 species of grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone. They are often large, annual or perennial grasses, growing to 1–3 m tall. The flowers are produced in a well-developed panicle often up to 60 cm in length with numerous seeds, which are 1–6 mm long and 1–2 mm broad. The fruits are developed from a two-flowered spikelet. Only the upper floret of each spikelet is fertile; the lower floret is sterile or staminate. Both glumes are present and well developed. Australia has 29 native and 9 introduced species of Panicum. Well-known Panicum species include proso millet and switchgrass.

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1. Panicum

   A plant genus of the family POACEAE. The seed is one of the millets used in CEREALS and in feed for birds and livestock (ANIMAL FEED). It contains diosgenin (SAPONINS).

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of panicum in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of panicum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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