Amphibromus nervosus|Common Swamp Wallaby-grass
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
- Tufted perennial grass.
- Size (W x H)
- to 25cm high, stems to 1.2m high
- Leaves
- Pale green flat, folded or inrolled narrow, roughish leaves to 30cm x 1.5-3.5mm.
- Flowers
- Open erect flowerhead to 40cm. Spikelets to 16mm, 4-6 florets. Lower floral bract rough - 2 teeth on top, sometimes 2 tiny teeth on sides; bristle projecting from mid lemma to 22mm long, bent
- Flower colour
- Green
- Flower time
- October to January
- Growing conditions
- Moist swampy soil or shallow water. Full sun, semi shade.
- Commonly used for
- Beside water features and in bog gardens, provided it does not dry out.
- Attracts frogs
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
- Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
