Deyeuxia monticola
Mountain Bent-grass
Sparsely tufted perennial herb. Flowering stems erect.
Additional information
- FamilyPoaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Sizeto 20 cm high, stems to 90 cm high
- Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
- LeavesStiff, rough, narrowly inrolled or folded leaves to 20 cm x 1 mm. Lower leaves and sheath reddish, projection blunt, minutely fringed.
- Flower colourGreen or reddish tinged
- Flowering timeOctober to February
- FlowersNarrow dense to sparse spike-like flowerhead to 12 cm long. 1-flowered spikelets to 6 mm long; lower bracts rough, keeled; pointed floral bract, bristle from near base, longer than spikelet, twisted at base. Stalk bristle feathery.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist soils in subalpine and mountain woodlands. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden useGrow in cottage gardens, rockeries and under established trees at high altitudes.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Limited distribution just within the Shire's boundary.
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Photographer/s: 1, 2, 4 Greg Jordan, © University of Tasmania; 3 Robert Hare, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©
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