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Cenchrus purpurascens

Swamp Foxtail at Watson, ACT

Cenchrus purpurascens at Watson, ACT - 21 Mar 2024
Cenchrus purpurascens at Watson, ACT - 21 Mar 2024
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Identification history

Cenchrus purpurascens 22 Mar 2024 Tapirlord
Cenchrus purpurascens 21 Mar 2024 abread111

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very pretty, planted in a public laneway, so hope it is the native species

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 21 Mar 2024 01:26 PM Recorded on
  • abread111 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
  • 70 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Pennisetum alopecuroides

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