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Broom Corn (Sorghum) Volunteers from Bird Seed

Broom corn (Sorghum vulgare) often sprouts from bird feeder spillage. Leave for birds to harvest seed heads, then remove stalks. Distinct from grain sorghum (S. bicolor) used for syrup and feed.

broom corn (sorghum)

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