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Common Name(s): Sand Lovegrass, Lovegrass,Sand
Species: Eragrostis trichodes
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Family: Poaceae
Tribe: Eragrosteae
Longevity: Perennial
Season: Warm
Origin: Native
Height: 40 - 180 cm
Flowers: July - December
Description: As the name implies, this grass is most frequently found growing on sandy sites. The inflorescence is usually 35 - 55 cm tall, often half the size of the entire plant, and there is a ring of hairs at the base of the leaf blade. It is of little value to wildlife and provides fair forage for cattle.
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