Capeochloa setacea
Capeochloa setacea
- Native to:
- South Africa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Capeochloa
- Species:
- Capeochloa setacea
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,oct,nov,dec
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, seed-eating birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Part of fire-prone fynbos ecosystem; resprouts vigorously after fire from persistent root crowns. Benefits from periodic burning which reduces competition.