Pennisetum setaceum (Forssk.) Chiov.

Fountain Grass

Natural range:   Mediterranean

Habitat:  Disturbed sites, prefers dry conditions

Florida status:  Escaped ornamental, nuisance

Recognition:  Lower glume 0 - 0.3 mm long (much longer in P. pedicellatum).  Primary bristles 2.5-4 cm (< 25 mm in P. pedicellatum).  Both lemmas smooth and of similar texture (vs. different textures in P. pedicellatum).