Family: Poaceae Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.
Genus: Eragrostis Lovegrass
About 250 annual and perennial species native to tropical and temperate regions of the world. Tribe Eragrosteae.
Scientific Name: Eragrostis spectabilis (Pursh) Steud.
Common Name(s): Purple Lovegrass, Tumble Grass, Petticoat-climber
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:
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 | Caption: Purple lovegrass plants with purple-red open panicle inflorescence and foliage that begin to turn red in the fall.
ID: Hrb-ERASP-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature
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 | Caption: Purple lovegrass' purple-red open panicle inflorescence.
ID: Hrb-ERASP-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature
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