Austrodanthonia geniculata|Kneed Wallaby-grass
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
- Densely tufted hairy perennial grass with stems often bent near the base.
- Size (W x H)
- to 15cm x 20cm; stems to 30cm high
- Leaves
- Very fine inrolled leaves to 25cm x less than 1mm.
- Flowers
- Compact flowerhead 1-5cm long, spikelets 3-5 flowered. Lower floral bract to 4mm long, evenly covered in hairs of equal length; 2 lobes spreading widely, tapering; central bristle as long as lateral lobes, shortly twisted at base.
- Flower colour
- Purplish
- Flower time
- October to December
- Growing conditions
- Light moist to dryish soils in open forests and woodlands. Full sun, semi shade.
- Commonly used for
- Provides a grassy understorey in lightly wooded areas. May be useful as a lawn grass.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
- Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
