dew sits on the seed heads of Tassle Three-awn grass. This grass is a annual pioneer species that quickly germinates in poor soils, often after a fire
dew sits on the seed heads of Tassle Three-awn grass. This grass is a annual pioneer species that quickly germinates in poor soils, often after a fire or erosion. The dry seeds can be very annoying as the snag onto anything to help dispersal
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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