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Rytidosperma duttonianum

Brown-back Wallaby-grass

Densely tufted hairless perennial grass.

Additional information

  • SynonymAustrodanthonia duttoniana, Danthonia duttoniana
  • FamilyPoaceae
  • StoreyLower storey
  • Sizeto 40 cm x 50 cm; stems to 80 cm high
  • Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
  • LeavesFlat or channelled leaf to 25 cm x 2-3.5 mm.
  • Flower colourPale green, maturing to golden-brown
  • Flowering timeSeptember to December
  • FlowersCompact, oblong flowerhead with spreading lower branches 2-6 cm long, spikelets 3-8 flowered. Lower bract broad to 4 mm long, 2 distinct rows of hairs above basal tuft; 2 lobes erect, abruptly tapering; central bristle to 15 mm, twisted at base.
  • Bird attractingSeeds
  • Butterfly attractingNo
  • Frog habitatYes
  • Growing conditionsMoist to inundated soils of grassy lowlands. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi shade.
  • Garden useA tufting grass which is adaptable to most conditions within the garden. May be useful in a lawn.
  • Commercially availableWholesale only - order in advance
  • Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from about two local sites. More common in western Victoria.
Photographer/s: 1 Richard Hartland ©; 2, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 3 Peter Kinchington, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©

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