Cenchrus purpurascens

Swamp Foxtail at Campbell, ACT

Cenchrus purpurascens at Campbell, ACT - 28 May 2018
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Identification history

Cenchrus purpurascens 19 Jun 2018 michaelb

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Near the Molonglo River at Jerrabomberra Wetlands.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 28 May 2018 06:14 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by

Additional information

  • 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
  • 55 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Pennisetum alopecuroides

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