Pennisetum Rich. ex Pers.
Bristles falling with the spikelet Pennisetum
Plants upright, tufted. Spikelets in spike-like panicles
Plants less than 1.5 m high
Bristles scarcely exceeding the spikelets which are 4–5 mm long. Panicle 10–30 cm long. Plants up to c. 1.5 m high. Coast. Cultivated as an ornamental; weed near habitation. Introd. from S. Africa. African Feather Grass Pennisetum macrourum
Bristles much longer than the spikelets