Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Centropodia

Species:

Centropodia mossamedensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

grazing animals, small mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Shows resilience to fire typical of African savanna grasses, with regrowth from basal meristems after burning events.