Weed detail

 

Ehrharta calycina Perennial Veldt Grass

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Family: Poaceae

Priority: HIGH

A native of South Africa, a tufted perennial to 80cm tall with drooping reddish-purple flowers. Flowering in Spring. A widespread weed of roadsides and sandy soils which when dry creates a significant fire hazard.

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Florabase