Family: Poaceae (Grass Family) Genus: Echinochloa | Species: crusgalli Description: This is a common annual grass native to Europe that likes barren, moist areas. Stalks can reach 1-3 ft. in height and can form flat to mounded mats from 3-5 ft. in diameter. The inflorescence has densely-aggregated straight and bristly flower spikes, sometimes with a