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| Synonyms: |
Chloridion cameronii Stapf Stereochlaena jeffreysii Hack. |
| Common names: | Gilston grass (English) |
| Frequency: | Common |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Tufted perennial grass, up to 1 m. Inflorescence digitate in 3-8 racemes, up to 16 cm long. Spikelets narrowly lanceolate with bristly awns up to 2 cm. |
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| Habitat: | In clearings in deciduous woodland, in drainage areas and rocky slopes. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 750 - 2100 m |
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| Zimbabwe distribution: | N,W,C,E,S |
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| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects (whose larvae eat this species): | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Saturday 5 April 2008 |
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