Grasses

Rytidosperma fulvum
​     Copper-awned wallaby grass
Descriptor
Densely tufted erect perennial grass. Hairless to slightly hairy flat or channelled leaf to 30cm x 3mm. Green flower sometimes with purple edging. Narrow flowerhead 6-12cm long, 4-6 florets per spikelet. Lower floral bract narrow, thin, veined to 4mm long, hairs lengthening, in 2 rows or covered, base of central bristle copper, strongly twisted. 
Cultural knowledge
  
Ecological role
Bird attracting: seed
Height
1m
Width
0.5m
Sun 
Full sun, semi shade 
Soil type
Dry often rocky soils
Flowering time
November to March

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