IUCN Status

- Andropogon contortus, Heteropogon fertilis
- Naturally grown
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ID by @Sonu Kumar
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Heteropogon contortus grass
The plant grows to 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) in height and is favoured in most environments by frequent burning. The plants develop characteristic dark seeds with a single long awn at one end and a sharp spike at the other. The awn becomes twisted when dry and straightens when moistened, and in combination with the spike is capable of drilling the seed into the soil.