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Keywords: Poaceae | Harpochloa falx (L.f.) Kuntze | 32252-0367-1996

Harpochloa falx

The aptly-named caterpillar grass of South Africa, this photograph captures the inflorescence with only a few anthers emerged. For contrast, see this image revealing the inflorescence with a full row of pendulous exposed anthers.

For further reading, see Harpochloa falx via the South African National Biodiversity Institute.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at July 22, 2005 12:00 AM

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What a surprise! And another delightful photo if you follow the first link in the description (click on the thumbnail, too) -- the "full row of pendulous exposed anthers" -- I can imagine this lovely fringe dancing in the breeze.

An image search comes up with quite a few more on this one. Also called "eyelash grass".

Posted by: Mary Ann, in Toronto at July 22, 2009 8:37 AM

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