Cenchrus purpurascens

Swamp Foxtail at Williamsdale, NSW

Cenchrus purpurascens at Williamsdale, NSW - 23 Mar 2019
Cenchrus purpurascens at Williamsdale, NSW - 23 Mar 2019
Cenchrus purpurascens at Williamsdale, NSW - 23 Mar 2019
Cenchrus purpurascens at Williamsdale, NSW - 23 Mar 2019
Cenchrus purpurascens at Williamsdale, NSW - 23 Mar 2019
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Identification history

Cenchrus purpurascens 30 Mar 2019 michaelb
Cenchrus purpurascens 30 Mar 2019 Illilanga

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User's notes

This area was cleared of willows and revegetated with native trees and shrubs as part of a Landcare project. We would like to confirm that this is a native grass which has possibly re-colonized.

2 comments

Illilanga wrote:
   30 Mar 2019
Thanks Michael.
michaelb wrote:
   30 Mar 2019
This grass is relatively common in the southern Tuggeranong area in drainage lines and along creeks that are a bit wetter than surrounding areas. In the wild it seems to be quite ok, but when planted in a domestic situation it is a bit of a pest and can spread rapidly.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 23 Mar 2019 03:56 PM Recorded on
  • Illilanga 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
  • 55 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Pennisetum alopecuroides

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