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Sorghum bicolor, sorghum
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Sorghum bicolor, sorghum
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Commelinid Crop Edible Harvest Monocot Monocotyledon Poaceae Poales Staple Angiospermae Magnoliophyta Sorghum
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Sorghum bicolor, commonly known as sorghum, is a versatile and important crop belonging to the Poaceae or grass family, specifically the subfamily Panicoideae and the tribe Andropogoneae. This stunning illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum in London showcases the beautiful inflorescence of this flowering plant. Sorghum is an angiosperm, meaning it produces seeds enclosed in an ovary, and is a monocotyledon, meaning it has one seed leaf. The plant is native to Africa, but is now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world for its edible grains and sweet sap. The illustration depicts the yellow, monocot flowers of sorghum bicolor, which are arranged in dense panicles or spikes. The plant can grow up to 3 meters tall and has a robust, sturdy stem that is often used for making brooms and thatching materials. Sorghum is an essential food source for many communities around the world, particularly in Africa and Asia, where it is used to make porridge, beer, and various other dishes. The plant is also used for animal feed, bioenergy, and as a source of sweeteners. The illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the intricate details of the sorghum plant's reproductive structures and highlights its beauty and importance as a valuable crop and food source. This illustration is a testament to the rich botanical heritage held in the collections of institutions like the Natural History Museum and the vital role they play in documenting and preserving the natural world.
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