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Deyeuxia quadriseta

Reed Bent-grass

Sparsely tufted perennial herb. Flowering stems slender to robust, 15-150cm high.

Additional information

  • FamilyPoaceae
  • StoreyLower storey
  • Sizeto 15 cm x 40 cm, stems to 1.5 m high
  • Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
  • LeavesRough, flat or loosely inrolled leaves to 30 cm x 9 mm. Sheath pale, projection blunt, often toothed.
  • Flower colourPale green or purplish
  • Flowering timeSeptember to May
  • FlowersDense spike-like flowerhead to 18 cm long. 1-flowered spikelets to 5 mm long; lower bracts rough, keeled; 4 short teeth on top of floral bract, bristle from lower third, longer than spikelet, twisted at base.
  • Bird attractingNo
  • Butterfly attractingNo
  • Frog habitatNo
  • Growing conditionsPoor to well drained soils in forests and woodlands. Full sun, semi shade.
  • Garden useAn attractive grass in flower. Grow in cottage gardens, small gardens, embankments and under established trees, especially if ground is moist for part of the year.
  • Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
  • Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire

Photo Gallery

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1 Deyeuxia quadriseta

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2 Deyeuxia quadriseta

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3 Deyeuxia quadriseta

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4 Deyeuxia quadriseta

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Photographer/s: Marilyn Bull ©

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