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Eragrostis pilosa
Soft love grass
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The Eragrostis pilosa plant species is found in Warm Temperate regions. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Soft love grass.

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Latin Name:  Eragrostis pilosa
Common Name:  Soft love grass
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (L.)Palib.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Roadsides, waste places and old fields[43].



Cultivation Notes:  Succeeds in any good loam or humus-rich soil in a sunny position[162]. Prefers a light soil[1]. Plants are harvested (from the wild?[K]) on a regular basis in E. Africa for their edible seed[177].

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