Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Cenchrus

Species:

Cenchrus arnhemicus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

seeds eaten by birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from base after fire and shows vigorous regrowth. Common in fire-prone tropical savannas of northern Australia.