Elastic Grass
Eragrostis tenuifolia
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & more
- Flowering
- September-October
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Poaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Poaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Elastic Grass
Elastic Grass (Eragrostis tenuifolia) is a herb belonging to the Poaceae family (Grass family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 2-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, caryopsis (grain) fruit. It is typically found in wet areas in wastelands. It occurs across India to tropical Africa. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-October.
Poaceae
Grass family
Elastic Grass belongs to the Poaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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