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Cenchrus setosus Sw.

Family
Poaceae
Genus
Cenchrus

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Common names

By language (1)
Chinese
狼尾草, 山野狼尾草, 牧地狼尾草

Synonyms

  • Cenchrus polystachios subsp. setosus (Sw.) P.M.Peterson & Y.Herrera
  • Pennisetum polystachion subsp. setosum (Sw.) Brunken
  • Pennisetum setosum (Sw.) Rich.

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Sources: classification, synonyms from World Flora Online Plant List (2026-06, CC0 1.0); common names, popularity from Wikidata (2026-10-26, CC0 1.0). About our plant data.