Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Anadelphia

Species:

Anadelphia leptocoma

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in fire-prone African grasslands and savannas; resprouts vigorously from basal buds after fire. Fire maintains dominance of grass layer.