Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Astrebla

Species:

Astrebla squarrosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

cattle grazing, kangaroos

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Regrows vigorously from crown after fire or heavy grazing. Part of fire-prone grassland ecosystem but does not require fire for reproduction.