Species
Cenchrus riparius
(Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Morrone
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Taxonomy
Family
Poaceae
Genus
Cenchrus
Species
Cenchrus riparius
Lifecycle & Ecology
EdibleNo
Also Known As
Cenchrus dowsoniiPennisetum dowsoniiPennisetum salifexPennisetum ripariumGymnotrix ripariaPennisetum grandiflorum
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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