Plants

Cogon Grass

Imperata cylindrica

Observations in the area: 1
Last sighting: 16 March 2026
Category: Plants

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The species

Imperata cylindrica (commonly known as cogon grass /koʊˈɡoʊn/, kunai grass /ˈkuːnaɪ/, blady grass, alang-alang, cotton wool grass, kura-kura) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. Red cultivars of the species grown as ornamental plants are known as Japanese bloodgrass.

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Where it has been observed

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When it has been observed

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