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Enneapogon nigricans (R.Br.) P.Beauv.
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Enneapogon nigricans (R.Br.) P.Beauv. is a perennial grass species in the family Poaceae, native to several regions in Australia, including New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria. It is known by multiple common names, including blackheads, bottle washers, pappus grass, and purpletop grass. The species was first described in 1812.

Description

Enneapogon nigricans is a grass species found in various parts of Australia. It belongs to the Poaceae family and is characterized by its distinctive appearance. The plant is commonly referred to by several names, such as blackheads, bottle washers, pappus grass, and purpletop grass. It is a perennial species that has been documented in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria. The scientific name was published in 1812.

Other common names

pappus grasspurpletop grassblackheadsblack-heads

Distribution

New South Wales · Queensland · South Australia · Tasmania · Victoria

Synonyms

Enneapogon arenicolaEnneapogon flavescensPappophorum communePappophorum flavescensPappophorum nigricansPappophorum nigricans var. arenicola

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