Black Nine-awned Grass

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Enneapogon nigricans


Small grass to 20 cm, with distinctive, dark seedheads and nine-awned seeds.


Details
Flora Type
Grasses
Biology

Perennial. Dry well-drained soil. Not a competitive species. Prefers dry open areas.

Native Status
Native
Taxonomy
Phylum
Tracheophyta (Vascular Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Flowering Plants)
Order
Poales
Family
Poaceae
Genus
Enneapogon
Species
nigricans

Seedheads are used for ornamental purposes.


Interesting Facts
Native Status
Native