Rytidosperma semiannulare
Tasmanian Wallaby-grass
Erect tufted perennial grass. Flowering stems have 2-4 nodes.
Additional information
- SynonymNotodanthonia semiannularis, Danthonia semiannularis
- FamilyPoaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Sizeto 30 cm x 40 cm, stems to 60 cm high
- Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
- LeavesFine, grey-green inrolled leaves to 20 cm x 1 mm.
- Flower colourPurplish
- Flowering timeOctober to December
- FlowersNarrow to oblong dense flowerheads to 12 cm long, base often enclosed by sheath. 6-8-flowered spikelets. Lower floral bract 2-3 mm, covered in tiny hairs, upper row longer, lobes fine erect, short; central bristle brown, tightly twisted.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist alluvial soils in grassy and moist forests and woodlands. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden useUseful in moist areas or beside water features, tolerating wet soils for short periods.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusScattered distribution within the Shire.
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Photographer/s: 1 Forest & Kim Starr, http://www.hear.org/starr/hiplants ©; 2 Helen Moss ©; 3 Peter Kinchington, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©
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