johnson grass

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What does johnson grass mean?

A perennial Mediterranean grass (Sorghum halepense) cultivated for forage, but considered invasive and noxious.

Where does johnson grass come from?

Named after an Alabama plantation owner, Colonel William Johnson, who sowed its seeds on river-bottom farmland circa 1840.

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