Brazilian Bristlegrass
Setaria setosa
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Galápagos, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Uruguay, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Setaria
- Species:
- Setaria setosa
- USDA Symbol:
- SERA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from root crown following fire; typical grass response to disturbance.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions without pretreatment.