Eragrostis superba
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| Eragrostis superba | |
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| Spikelets of Eragrostis superba | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Eragrostis |
| Species: | E. superba
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| Binomial name | |
| Eragrostis superba | |
Eragrostis superba is a species of perennial tufted grass in the family Poaceae.[1] It is a palatable forage species but occurs at low densities.
It occurs from Sudan to South Africa, and flowers during the rainy season.[2] The large, flat and oval-shaped spikelets are carried in long panicles. They have serrated edges and a purple or pinkish hue when fresh. It is native to sandy soils in open woodlands or sparse grassland, up to about 1,500 m in altitude, or occurs as a pioneer in disturbed areas.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ The Natal Bushveld: Land forms and Vegetation (1 ed.). Pietermaritzburg: Shuter & Shooter, Natal Parks Board. 1981. pp. 96–97. ISBN 0-86985-585-9.
- ^ a b Hyde, M.; et al. "Flora of Zimbabwe". Flora of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
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