Common Name(s): | Sand Lovegrass, Lovegrass,Sand |
Scientific Name: | Eragrostis trichodes |
Family: | Poaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Warm |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 40 - 180 cm |
Flowers: | Jul - Dec |
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. |