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Chloris truncata, known by the common names Australian fingergrass, [2] windmill-grass, [3] Australian windmill grass and simply windmill grass locally in Australia, is a perennial grass. [4] Chloris truncata is a low-growing grass forming a small clump of around 30 centimetres in diameter. It has long leaves, approximately 10–15 cm long with ...
Hairy panic is a perennial grass that reaches 70 centimetres (28 in) high. [3] The leaves have tubercle-based hairs and are up to 5–30 centimetres (2.0–11.8 in) long by 0.4–1 centimetre (0.16–0.39 in) wide. The seed spikes are typically 5–50 centimetres (2.0–19.7 in) long, with the spikelets 2–3 millimetres (0.079–0.118 in) long.
Panicum decompositum, known by the common names native millet, native panic, Australian millet, papa grass, and umbrella grass, is a species of perennial grass native to the inland of Australia. It occurs in every mainland state. [1] The seeds can be cultivated to produce flour typically used in Aboriginal bushfood. [2]
LeighAnn Ferrara is transforming her small suburban yard from grass bordered by a few shrubs into an anti-lawn — a patchwork of flower beds, vegetables and fruit trees. “We started smothering ...
Poa labillardierei is a dense coarsely tufted grasses and can reach a height of 120 cm. [4] The large grass is a perennial, [8] that germinates from seed or division. [ 4 ] Leaves mostly basal, very long; sheath usually pallid at the base, upper ± scabrous; ligule c. 0.5 mm long, truncate; blade to 80 cm long, flat or inrolled, to 3.5 mm wide ...
The Seed Savers' Network is registered as a charitable organisation. [11] Commencing in the year 2000 and completed in 2008, SSN decentralised its seed collection, multiplication and distribution of seeds to over 100 affiliated Local Seed Networks (LSNs) around Australia. [12] Gardeners exchange excess seeds and garden produce at LSN events.
From left: immature fruits attached to plant, mature fruit released from plant, splitting fruit ready to release seed. Posidonia australis is a flowering plant occurring in dense meadows, or along channels, in white sand. It is found at depths from 1–15 m (3–49 ft). Subsurface rhizomes and roots provide stability in the sands it occupies.
Cutting grass in southern Tasmania. Gahnia grandis originated in southern Australia. About 40 species are found in Australia, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. [6] The species is found particularly in Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, and Victoria, [7] where it is native to areas such as the Gippsland plain, Wilsons Promontory, and Highlands-Southern Fall bioregions.