Cenchrus purpurascens

Swamp Foxtail at Canberra, ACT

Cenchrus purpurascens at Canberra, ACT - 21 Mar 2017
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Identification history

Cenchrus purpurascens 24 Mar 2017 michaelb

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A small garden near ANU, on Kingsley St, Acton; ID confirmed by Philip Selmes.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 21 Mar 2017 10:26 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by

Additional information

  • True In flower
  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

Species information

  • Cenchrus purpurascens Scientific name
  • Swamp Foxtail Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 818m Recorded at altitude
  • 66 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Pennisetum alopecuroides

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