Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Brachychloa

Species:

Brachychloa fragilis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a grass from African savannas, likely resprouts after fire typical of its native grassland habitat.