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Pennisetum Purpureum

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Scientific name Pennisetum purpureum
Kingdom Plantae
Family Poaceae
Rank Species
Higher classification Fountaingrasses
Did you knowIt is a fast growing, deeply rooted, perennial grass growing up to 4 metres tall that can spread by underground stems to form thick ground cover.
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About Pennisetum Purpureum


Pennisetum purpureum, also known as Napier grass, elephant grass or Uganda grass, is a species of perennial tropical grass native to the African grasslands. It has low water and nutrient requirements, and therefore can make use of otherwise uncultivated lands.

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