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.
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Photographer/s: 1 Richard Hartland ©; 2, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 3 Peter Kinchington, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©
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