Pogonarthria squarrosa
(Licht.) Pilg.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPogonarthria squarrosa, the sickle grass or cross grass, is a species of perennial grass that is native to tropical, East and southern Africa. It is a hard and unpalatable pioneer grass with very low grazing value.
Description
A grass. It keeps growing from year to year and forms tufts. It grows 1.4 m tall.
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Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa,
Synonyms
Poa squarrosa Licht.and others
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
