Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Alloeochaete

Species:

Alloeochaete geniculata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like many African grassland grasses, this species likely resprouts from basal buds following fire, maintaining presence in fire-prone grassland systems.