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Napier grass

Cenchrus purpureus, synonym Pennisetum purpureum, also known as Napier grass, elephant grass or Uganda grass, is a species of perennial tropical grass native to African grasslands. It has low water and nutrient requirements, and therefore can make use of otherwise uncultivated lands.

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Cenchrus purpureus
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Cenchrus
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Poales