Pennisetum Purpureum
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| Scientific name | Pennisetum purpureum |
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| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Fountaingrasses |
| Did you know | It 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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| ID | 971610 |
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.