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| Synonyms: |
Eragrostis atrovirens sensu Sturgeon Eragrostis friesii sensu B.K. Simon Eragrostis gangetica sensu Stent & J.M. Rattray |
| Common names: | Tite grass (English) |
| Frequency: | Common |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Perennial tufted grass, growing from rhizomes. The inflorescence is typically an open panicle of purple spikelets (green when young) with sharply pointed tips. The spikelets are often curved. |
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| Habitat: | In wet places, such as vlei margins and road side seepage areas. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 1570 m |
| Flowering time: | Nov - May |
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| Zimbabwe distribution: | N,W,C,E,S |
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| Insects (whose larvae eat this species): | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
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