Agrostis bettyae
Forest Bent
Loosely tufted perennial grass, sometimes spreading from short underground stems. Flowering stems erect or bent, 4-noded.
Additional information
- SynonymAgrostis sp. aff. hiemalis
- FamilyPoaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Sizeto 15 cm high, stems to 90 cm high
- Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
- LeavesFlat or inrolled, rough, veined leaves to 15 cm x 4 mm, grooved on the upper side.
- Flower colourPurplish
- Flowering timeNovember to April
- FlowersNarrow, loose oval flowerhead 10-35 cm long, branchlets ultimately spreading. Tiny 1-flowered spikelets at ends of branchlets; lower floral bract lacking bristle, tiny or no upper floral bract (palea).
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist soil in mountain forests. Semi shade and dappled shade.
- Garden useA slender grass for underplanting in cool moist gardens.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. Uncommon in Victoria.
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Photographer/s: 1, 2 Michael Mulvaney, Canberra Nature Map ©; 3 Robert Hare, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©
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