Rytidosperma laeve
Wallaby-grass
Densely tufted erect perennial grass.
Additional information
- SynonymAustrodanthonia laevis, Danthonia laevis
- FamilyPoaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Sizeto 40 cm x 40 cm, stems to 0.6 m high
- Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
- LeavesHairless to slightly hairy flat or channelled leaf to 20 cm x 2 mm.
- Flower colourPurplish
- Flowering timeOctober to January
- FlowersDense narrow flowerhead 3-6 cm long, spikelets 4-6-flowered. Lower floral bract narrow, smooth, shiny, pointed base, upper row of hairs and tuft at tip, lobes erect; central bristle long, to 30 mm.
- Bird attractingSeeds
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist soils in lowland forests. Full sun, semi shade to dappled shade.
- Garden useUnderplanting in moist soils and near water areas, mixed with other grasses and herbs.
- Commercially availableWholesale only - order in advance
- Conservation statusScattered plants in a few locations within the Shire. Possibly also occurs in Mountain Grey Gum Damp Forest (Dandenongs).
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Photographer/s: 1, 2, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 3 Peter Kinchington, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©
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