Harpachne schimperi
Harpachne schimperi is a species of grass in the true grass family (Poaceae), found from Ethiopia and Sudan south to Zambia. It grows in dense tufts up to 40 cm high, with oblong panicles 4–7.5 cm long and dense spikelets.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Harpachne |
| Species: | H. schimperi |
| Binomial name | |
| Harpachne schimperi Hochst. ex A. Rich. | |
References
- A.Rich., 1850 In: Tent. Fl. Abyss. 2: 431
- JSTOR entry
- Flora of Zimbabwe entry
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