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| Description: | A robust stoloniferous perennial native to east tropical Africa. It is readily distinguished by its very small glumes scarcely more than 1/5 as long as the spikelet, and by its paleas having ciliate keels. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Introduced in Zimbabwe |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Cope, T.A. (1999). Poaceae Flora Zambesiaca 10(2) Page 238. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 102. Shone, D.K. & Drummond, R.B. (1965). Poisonous Plants of Rhodesia Ministry of Agriculture, Rhodesia Page 11. |
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