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kaoliang (kä'ōlēăng`): see sorghum sorghum, tall, coarse annual (Sorghum vulgare) of the family Gramineae (grass family), somewhat similar in appearance to corn (but having the grain in a panicle rather than an ear) and used for much the same purposes.
..... Click the link for more information. . Kaoliang (Sorghum nervosum), a species of annual plant of the cereal family, noted for its fast ripening and drought resistance. It is cultivated in China, Korea, and Japan; in the USSR it is grown in the Far East, the Northern Caucasus, and the south of the Ukraine. Kaoliang grain is processed into groats, flour, and alcohol and used as cattle forage. Its straw is used to make mats and other wicker products. Kaoliang is a member of the sorghum genus of grasses. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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