Agrostis bettyae

Forest Bent

Loosely tufted perennial grass, sometimes spreading from short underground stems. Flowering stems erect or bent, 4-noded.

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.