Imperata cylindrica

Grows in poorly drained and damp soil, such as found in the Park, where it can form dense areas of growth. Due to the general hardness of its leaves it is seldom eaten by animals. It is most valuable in counteracting soil erosion.

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Family Name:

POACEAE

Common Name:

Cotton wool

Plant Height:

10 - 120 cm

Flower Colour:

N/A

Flowering Time:

August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June