Pappophorum caespitosum

Pappophorum caespitosum

Native to:
Argentina | Bolivia | Paraguay

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Pappophorum
Species:
Pappophorum caespitosum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
purple, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from basal crown after fire; adapted to frequent low-intensity fires in grassland ecosystems.

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