Rytidosperma caespitosum
Common Name:
Bristly Wallaby-grass
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
All regions (ABCDEFGHJKLMNPQRSTVWXZ) also WA, SA, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Heaths and open woodlands, forests north of Darby Saddle
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Flower Description:
Flowers without petals and surrounded by a scale/bract
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Habit:
Tufted perennial grass with culms to 90 cm
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This species is similar to Rytidosperma setaceum however R. caespitosum has broader leaves (3 mm wide, not 1 mm wide) and a larger lemma
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.