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Pennisetum alopecuroides

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Description:

Pennisetum alopecuroides (Chinese Pennisetum, Dwarf Fountain Grass, Foxtail fountain grass, Swamp foxtail grass) is a species of perennial grass native to Asia and Australia. Culms are erect, and 60–100 cm long; leaf-blades are erect or drooping; flat, or conduplicate, or involute; and from 10–45 cm long by 3–6 mm wide.-Wikipedia

Habitat:

Botanical Garden, Miami

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PublishedJune 14, 2013

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