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Elephant Grass

Pennisetum purpureum

Description:

Also known as Napier grass, elephant grass or Uganda grass, is a species of perennial tropical grass native to the African grasslands.

Habitat:

Found on safari in the South Luangwa National Park

Notes:

In Africa this is referred to as one of the ’GREEN FIVE’ (Rhino Thistle; Buffalo Bean; Lion’s Tail; Leopard Orchid and Elephant Grass) Can anyone suggest a mission for this please?

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Stephen Wain
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Stephen Wain

Muchinga, Zambia

Spotted on Jun 23, 2018
Submitted on Jul 3, 2018

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