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Imperata cylindrica (commonly known as cogongrass / k oʊ ˈ ɡ oʊ n / or kunai grass / ˈ k uː n aɪ / [1] [3]) is a species of perennial rhizomatous grass native to tropical and subtropical Asia, Micronesia, Melanesia, Australia, Africa, and Southern Europe. It has also been introduced to Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Southeastern ...
Cogongrass, or Imperata cylindrica, is a rapid-spreading perennial rhizomatous grass. ... The seed head on a cogongrass plant can have dandelion-like seeds that make them appear fluffy.
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Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as vetiver and khus, is a perennial bunchgrass of the family Poaceae.. Vetiver is most closely related to Sorghum while sharing many morphological characteristics with other fragrant grasses, such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), citronella (Cymbopogon nardus, C. winterianus), and palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii).
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Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus) grow to about 2 metres (6 + 1 ⁄ 2 ft) and have magenta-colored base stems. These species are used for the production of citronella oil , which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent (especially mosquitoes and houseflies) in insect sprays and candles, and aromatherapy.
The seeds of E. angustifolium are adapted to wind-dispersal. Eriophorum angustifolium is a hardy , herbaceous , rhizomatous , perennial plant , [ 14 ] meaning that it is resilient to cold and freezing climatic conditions, dies back at the end of its growing season , has creeping rootstalks, and lives for over two years.