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Common Name(s): Weeping Lovegrass, Lovegrass,Weeping
Species: Eragrostis curvula
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Family: Poaceae
Tribe: Eragrosteae
Longevity: Perennial
Season: Warm
Origin: Introduced
Height: 60 - 150 cm
Flowers: May - November
Description: Adapted to sandy sites. It responds well to fertilizer, but palatablity and quality for cattle can be a problem if not managed properly. Although not a recommended plant for wildlife, it can provide nesting cover for some wildlife species. It provides good forage for cattleis early in the growing season, especially after it has been burned to improve palatability.
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