Glyceria australis
Australian Sweet-grass
Perennial semi-aquatic grass spreading from underground stems. Lower part of stem horizontal and rooting. Flowering stems scrambling to erect.
Additional information
- FamilyPoaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.6-1 m x spreading
- Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
- LeavesFlat leaves to 50 cm x 8 mm. Sheaths closed towards base, lower section with prominent veins.
- Flower colourPale green
- Flowering timeOctober to February
- FlowersSlender open branching flowerhead, 20-50 cm long, appearing one-sided. 5-12-flowered spikelets to 30 mm long; lower floral bract 7-veined, tapering to a point, veins rough.
- Bird attractingHabitat - nesting and/or safety
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatYes
- Growing conditionsMoist to wet soils in or beside swamps and shallow water. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden useA spreading grass for ponds and dam edges.
- Commercially availableWholesale only - order in advance
- Conservation statusWidespread, but not common within the Shire
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Photographer/s: 1 Peter Kinchington ©; 2-5 Marilyn Bull ©
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