Eragrostis curvula

Eragrostis curvula, commonly known as weeping lovegrass is a perennial grass native to South Africa. Eragrostis curvula has been introduced to North America and Australia since the 20th century and is now widespread. It occurs in areas that have been recently disturbed such as after fires or overgrazed grasslands.

Kingdom	Order	Family	Genus
Plantae	Poales	Poaceae	Eragrostis

Description

Eragrostis curvula can have a variable appearance ranging from 120 cm to 180 cm in height. The plant grows tufts of narrow leaves that can reach 1 ft in diameter and are bluish-green in color. The leaves can grow up to 2 ft and clump together in a drooping position at the base of the plant.

Growth

The root system of Eragrostis curvula is dense and fibrous, reaching up to 13 ft below the soil surface. Roots can grow 2 in a day and create thick mats that aid in erosion control.