Grasses

Rytidosperma caespitosum
​​​             Common Wallaby Grass
Descriptor
Dense tufted perennial, sometimes reduced to small tufts. Very variable in features, depending on conditions. Leaves flat to inrolled, hairy (sometimes hairless) leaves to 30cm x 103mm, purple flower in 6-9 florets in 10-30 spikelets. 
Cultural knowledge
  
Ecological role
Bird attracting: seeds
Height
20-40cm, stems to 1.2m high
Width
40cm
Sun 
Full sun, semi shade 
Soil type
Moist well drained soils of open forests and woodlands
Flowering time
September-January

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