Broomcorn

BroomcornSorghum vulgare var. technicum
Poaceae (grass family)

Location: Small grains

Origin: Africa

Biophysical Requirements: Similar to sorghum.

Uses: A sorghum with long stiff branches on the panicles. After the grain is removed the panicle ‘brush” is removed from the stem and formed into brooms.

See also Purdue University new crops website.