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

Source: Atlas of Living Australia

Seedheads are used for ornamental purposes.

Interesting Facts
Native Status
Native