Pennisetum purpureum Schum.

• Authority

  Burcham, Levi T. 1948. Observations on the grass flora of certain Pacific Islands. Contr. U. S. Natl. Herb. 302: 405-447. pl. 1-7 + f. 1-4.

• Family

  Poaceae

• Scientific Name

  Pennisetum purpureum Schumach.

• Description

  Description - Very coarse, robust perennial, in dense clumps to about 7 feet tall.