Cenchrus echinatus
(Mossman River burr)
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FAMILY |
Poaceae |
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Species |
Cenchrus echinatus |
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Common name(s) |
Mossman River burr |
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Flower colour; life form |
Grass, tufted to about 40 cm tall. |
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Distinguishing features |
Inflorescence a spike-like raceme with lower glume shorter than the florets; spikelets completely surrounded by bristles/spines forming a burr. Spines fused for more than 30% of distance above the base, outer bristles half length of inner spines. |
