Poa clelandii
Matted Tussock-grass
Loose to dense perennial, tufted or spreading on short underground stems. Flowering stems erect, very flattened, green to purplish.
Additional information
- FamilyPoaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Sizeto 25 cm high, stems to 75 cm high
- Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
- LeavesLeaves smooth, flat or folded, to 3 mm wide, tapering abruptly to an angled point. Sheath pale green to purple, flattened.
- Flower colourPurplish
- Flowering timeOctober to January
- FlowersNarrow flowerhead to 12 cm x 8 cm, 3-5-flowered spikelets; lower bracts 3-veined, lower floral bract 5-veined, lightly to densely downy, tip lacking webby hairs.
- Bird attractingSeeds
- Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist soil in heathy woodland. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden usePlant in drifts in moist soils with other herbs and grasses.
- Commercially availableNo information available
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Distribution limited possibly to one area in the southwest of the Shire.
- Aboriginal Use Leaves - string and basket-making
Photo Gallery
Photographer/s: 1 A. Lyne ©, Australian National Botanic Gardens; 2 Helen Moss ©; 3, 4 Greg Jordan © University of Tasmania
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