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Search Term(s): Cenchrus purpurascens   (1 record found)

POACEAE
Grass Family
Cenchrus purpurascens  (Chinese fountaingrass)   
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Synonym
Pennisetum alopecuroides (L.) Sprengel
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Cenchrus: from the Greek cenchros, meaning "millet"; purpurascens: becoming purple
Native Plant
No
Life Form
Perennial Grass
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Disturbed areas, roadsides, fields and meadows
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
Non-native
Coastal Plain Status
Non-native
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
Yes
Global Origin (Non-native Species)
Asia
Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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