Cenchrus purpurascens

Swamp Foxtail at Bonython, ACT

Cenchrus purpurascens at Bonython, ACT - 15 Jan 2015
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Identification history

Cenchrus purpurascens 30 Jan 2015 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 22 Jan 2015 ArcherCallaway

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2 comments

Ros wrote:
   27 Jan 2015
This looks like Pennisetum alopecuroides which I think is now Cenchrus purpurascens? Some controversy I think about whether it is native.
   31 Jan 2015
I'm in the camp of those who think it is a native species as I have come across it in the middle of no where when walking on the Monaro. It is however pretty invasive and I am wary when ever I see it planted.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 15 Jan 2015 06:41 PM Recorded on
  • ArcherCallaway Recorded by

Additional information

  • True In flower

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
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  • Synonyms

    Pennisetum alopecuroides

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