Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) | Triple 5 Plant Codex

# Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) | Triple 5 Plant Codex ## Identification Block - **Accepted Scientific Name:** *Sorghum halepense* - **Family:** Poaceae - **Common Names:** Johnsongrass - **Scope Statement:** This page covers *Sorghum halepense* in the context of the Triple 5 Plant Codex for riparian, wild, and woody forage management in TN/KY. ## Required Page Structure ### 1. Overview Johnsongrass is a non-native species relevant to wild forage and riparian systems in the Mid-South. It is classified under the Poaceae family and is commonly identified in forage, pasture contexts. ### 6. Toxicity and Animal Interaction - **Toxicity Level:** Moderate - **Species Affected:** cattle, horses, sheep, goats - **Exposure Scenarios:** Risks associated with moderate toxicity level, especially for cattle, horses, sheep, goats. ### 11. Homestead Decision Guidance **Monitor.** Decision based on moderate toxicity and invasive status. ### 12. Source Reference Appendix - [USDA PLANTS Profile](https://plants.usda.gov/home/search?query=Sorghum%20halepense) - [UT Extension - Riparian Management](https://utextension.tennessee.edu/) - [UK Extension - Forage Resources](https://forages.ca.uky.edu/) ## Structured Data - **Title:** Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) | Triple 5 Plant Codex - **Slug:** johnsongrass - **Common Name:** Johnsongrass - **Scientific Name:** Sorghum halepense - **Family:** Poaceae - **Categories:** forage, pasture - **Toxicity Level:** moderate - **Animals Affected:** cattle, horses, sheep, goats - **Invasive Status:** invasive - **Native Status:** non-native