Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Austrochloris

Species:

Austrochloris dichanthioides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Shows vigorous regrowth after fire disturbance, typical of Australian tropical grassland species adapted to periodic burning regimes.