Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Cenchrus

Species:

Cenchrus nanus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Tolerates fire and can resprout from crown and nodes. Common in fire-prone desert grassland ecosystems.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Warm-season grass that germinates readily with warm soil temperatures and adequate moisture.

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