Amphibromus nervosus

Common Swamp Wallaby-grass

Tufted perennial grass.

Additional information

• FamilyPoaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Sizeto 25 cm high, stems to 1.2 m high
• Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
• LeavesPale green flat, folded or inrolled narrow, roughish leaves to 30 cm x 1.5-3.5 mm.
• Flower colourGreen
• Flowering timeOctober to January
• FlowersOpen erect flowerhead to 40 cm. Spikelets to 16 mm, 4-6 florets. Lower floral bract rough - 2 teeth on top, sometimes 2 tiny teeth on sides; bristle projecting from mid lemma to 22 mm long, bent
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatYes
• Growing conditionsMoist swampy soil or shallow water. Full sun, semi shade.
• Garden useBeside water features and in bog gardens, provided it does not dry out.
• Commercially availableWholesale only - order in advance
• Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known only from the Yarra Flats area. Most common species in Victoria.

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