Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Tribolium

Species:

Tribolium obliterum

USDA Symbol:

TROB6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Native to South African fynbos; resprouts after fire from basal meristems typical of grasses in fire-prone systems.