Cenchrus purpurascens Thunb.
Detail
- Family
- Poaceae
- Botanical Name
- Cenchrus purpurascens Thunb.
- Common Name
- Fountain Grass
- Synonym(s)
- Pennisetum alopecuroides (L.) Spreng.
- Flora of Virginia Name/Status
- in Taxa Not Treated: Waifs
- Comments
- This is a much cultivated ornamental grass that occasionally escapes, sometimes well away from plantings. This species has been found in a number of new localities in recent years, and appears to be spreading rapidly now.
Molecular studies indicate that Cenchrus and Pennisetum form a monophyletic clade and should be merged. Nomenclaturally, Cenchrus has priority over Pennisetum. - Habitat
- Roadsides, open disturbed floodplains, fields, and waste ground. Infrequent throughout, but may be locally abundant where established.
- Native Status
- Introduced
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