Cenchrus purpurascens

Swamp Foxtail at Bobundara, NSW

Cenchrus purpurascens at Bobundara, NSW - 24 Feb 2019
Cenchrus purpurascens at Bobundara, NSW - 24 Feb 2019
Cenchrus purpurascens at Bobundara, NSW - 24 Feb 2019
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Identification history

Cenchrus purpurascens 25 Feb 2019 michaelb
Cenchrus purpurascens 25 Feb 2019 michaelb
Unidentified 25 Feb 2019 Safarigirl

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Growing beside creek

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 24 Feb 2019 11:07 AM Recorded on
  • Safarigirl Recorded by

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm 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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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
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