Cenchrus ciliaris

Foxtail Buffalo Grass (e), Buffelsgras (a)

Type	Size	Characteristics	Flowers	Position
Grass	Up to 1m	Hardy, perennial.	Purple to golden	Sun or semi shade

Hardy, perennial, tufted grass. Dense purple to golden inflorescences are produced from Aug. to Apr. after which the entire spikelet drops off. This widespread grass is drought resistant and grows particularly well in well-drained soils and along roadsides. It is a good grazing grass with a deep root system, which can endure trampling by grazing animals.