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Puffgrass

Grass type: Annual (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This enormous, moss green grass grows up to 16 feet (4.9 meters) tall. The very thin stalks grow in extensive patches that are flimsy.

When mature, the end of the stem eventually transforms into a large, dark purple puff.

During the late summer, it produces copious amounts of pollen, and after flowering, it is left with lots of large grains.

The sap is edible and very salty.
It is suitable for making baskets and the like
The bark is frequently covered in moss.