Ampelodesmos mauritanicus (Gramineae)

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Ampelodesmos mauritanicus
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The Ampelodesmos mauritanicus plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. tenax. Arundo ampeldesmos. Arundo bicolor. Arundo festucoides. Arundo mauritanica. Arundo tenax.

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Latin Name:  Ampelodesmos mauritanicus
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (Poiret.)T.Dur.&Schinz.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Dry places, mainly near the coast[50].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a fertile well-drained but moist soil in a sheltered sunny position[200]. Plants are not very hardy in Britain, they only succeed outdoors in the milder parts of the country tolerating temperatures down to between -5 to -10°c[200].

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