Barbed Grass (Centotheca Lappacea) is a perennial grass in the Poaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Centotheca lappacea is an erect, perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions, known for its barbed spikelets that aid seed dispersal.
Barbed Grass
Centotheca Lappacea
Centotheca lappacea is an erect, perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions, known for its barbed spikelets that aid seed dispersal.
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