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 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Harpachne |
| Species: | H. schimperi
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| Harpachne schimperi Hochst. ex A. Rich.
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Habitat edit
The grass grows in open woodlands, dry grassland, disturbed regions, and waste grounds, frequently form large colonies.[1]
References edit
- ^ "Flora of Zambia: Species information: Harpachne schimperi". www.zambiaflora.com. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- A.Rich., 1850 In: Tent. Fl. Abyss. 2: 431
- JSTOR entry
- Flora of Zimbabwe entry
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