Cenchrus purpurascens

Swamp Foxtail at Phillip, ACT

Cenchrus purpurascens at Phillip, ACT - 22 Apr 2021
Cenchrus purpurascens at Phillip, ACT - 22 Apr 2021
Cenchrus purpurascens at Phillip, ACT - 22 Apr 2021
Cenchrus purpurascens at Phillip, ACT - 22 Apr 2021
Cenchrus purpurascens at Phillip, ACT - 22 Apr 2021
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Identification history

Cenchrus purpurascens 5 May 2021 michaelb
Cenchrus purpurascens 4 May 2021 Tapirlord

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Seems to be a planted population, but there are isolated tussocks of around 5 plants each dotted around the pond at Edison park.

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michaelb wrote:
   5 May 2021
It has been used in landscaping in recent years. A dubious idea because it does spread.

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Nearby sightings

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Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Phillip, ACT - 10 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Manorina melanocephala (Noisy Miner) at Phillip, ACT - 10 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Phillip, ACT - 10 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Orthaga thyrisalis (Teatree Web Moth) at Phillip, ACT - 10 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Anisoptera (suborder) (Unidentified dragonfly) at Phillip, ACT - 10 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Phillip, ACT - 10 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Phillip, ACT - 10 Jan 2024 by Hejor1
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Phillip, ACT - 10 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Phillip, ACT - 10 May 2022 by AlisonMilton
Cherax destructor (Common Yabby) at Phillip, ACT - 22 Jan 2022 by JaceWT
Cyperus involucratus (Umbrella Sedge) at Phillip, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by Tapirlord
Eleocharis sphacelata (Tall Spike-rush) at Phillip, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by Tapirlord
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Phillip, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by Tapirlord
Lolium sp. (Ryegrass) at Phillip, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by Tapirlord
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Phillip, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by JaceWT
Carex fascicularis (Tassel Sedge) at Phillip, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by Tapirlord
Festuca arundinacea (Tall Fescue) at Phillip, ACT - 19 Nov 2021 by Tapirlord
Cyperus involucratus (Umbrella Sedge) at Phillip, ACT - 5 May 2021 by Tapirlord
Juncus sp. (A Rush) at Phillip, ACT - 5 May 2021 by Tapirlord
Cyperus exaltatus (Tall Flat-sedge, Giant Sedge) at Phillip, ACT - 5 May 2021 by Tapirlord
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Phillip, ACT - 5 May 2021 by JaceWT
Schoenoplectus validus (River Club-rush) at Phillip, ACT - 5 May 2021 by Tapirlord
Phragmites australis (Common Reed) at Phillip, ACT - 5 May 2021 by Tapirlord
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Phillip, ACT - 22 Apr 2021 by Tapirlord
Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Phillip, ACT - 9 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Phillip, ACT - 8 Sep 2020 by Alison Milton
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Phillip, ACT - 8 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Phillip, ACT - 8 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Phillip, ACT - 8 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Phillip, ACT - 8 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Phillip, ACT - 8 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Xanthogaleruca luteola (Elm leaf beetle) at Phillip, ACT - 13 Aug 2019 by AlisonMilton
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Phillip, ACT - 13 Aug 2019 by AlisonMilton
Colobopsis gasseri (An arboreal ant) at Phillip, ACT - 13 Aug 2019 by AlisonMilton
Threskiornis spinicollis (Straw-necked Ibis) at Phillip, ACT - 13 Aug 2019 by Alison Milton
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Phillip, ACT - 25 Jul 2019 by LisaH
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Phillip, ACT - 25 Jun 2019 by JackyF
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Phillip, ACT - 14 May 2019 by JackyF
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Phillip, ACT - 14 May 2019 by JackyF
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Phillip, ACT - 14 May 2019 by JackyF
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Phillip, ACT - 14 May 2019 by JackyF
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Phillip, ACT - 3 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Phillip, ACT - 3 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Gambusia holbrooki (Gambusia, Plague minnow, Mosquito fish) at Phillip, ACT - 3 Mar 2019 by JackyF
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Phillip, ACT - 4 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Cacatua tenuirostris X sanguinea (Long-billed X Little Corella (Hybrid)) at Phillip, ACT - 7 Aug 2018 by Alison Milton
Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard (Domestic Type)) at Phillip, ACT - 9 Aug 2017 by AlisonMilton
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Phillip, ACT - 9 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Phillip, ACT - 9 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Cacatua tenuirostris (Long-billed Corella) at Phillip, ACT - 9 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Phillip, ACT - 9 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Phillip, ACT - 9 Aug 2017 by Alison Milton
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Phillip, ACT - 17 Oct 2016 by AlisonMilton
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Phillip, ACT - 8 Sep 2016 by Alison Milton

Location information

Sighting information

  • 20 Abundance
  • 22 Apr 2021 01:10 PM Recorded on
  • Tapirlord Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • 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
  • 58 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Pennisetum alopecuroides

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