Cenchrus purpurascens

Swamp Foxtail at Jerrabomberra Creek

Cenchrus purpurascens at Jerrabomberra Creek - 21 Apr 2024
Cenchrus purpurascens at Jerrabomberra Creek - 21 Apr 2024
Cenchrus purpurascens at Jerrabomberra Creek - 21 Apr 2024
Cenchrus purpurascens at Jerrabomberra Creek - 21 Apr 2024
Cenchrus purpurascens at Jerrabomberra Creek - 21 Apr 2024
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Identification history

Cenchrus purpurascens 22 Apr 2024 MattM
Cenchrus purpurascens 21 Apr 2024 SteveBorkowskis

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Growing in damp areas beside the creek

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 21 Apr 2024 03:24 PM Recorded on
  • SteveBorkowskis Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • False In flower

Species information

  • Cenchrus purpurascens Scientific name
  • Swamp Foxtail Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 818m Recorded at altitude
  • 66 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower
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  • Synonyms

    Pennisetum alopecuroides

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