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Piptatherum miliaceum S Sinai Highlands, Wadi Ahmar Egypt,Geotagged,Piptatherum miliaceum,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Piptatherum miliaceum

S Sinai Highlands, Wadi Ahmar

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*''Stipa miliacea'' Hoover
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''Piptatherum miliaceum'' is a species of grass known by the common name smilograss. It is native to Eurasia but it can be found in many other parts of the world as an introduced species and a casual weed of disturbed areas. It is a clumping perennial grass producing sturdy, erect stems that can reach 1.5 meters tall. The inflorescence is a panicle of several whorls of branches that divide into secondary branches bearing clusters of spikelets.

Similar species: Grasses, Bromeliads, Sedges
Species identified by Ori Fragman Sapir
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By Ori Fragman Sapir

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Uploaded Jun 18, 2022. Captured Jun 15, 2022 08:47 in 7GWMGWHR+FV.
  • NIKON D7200
  • f/10.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO800
  • 105mm