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giant speargrass
Heteropogon triticeus
Plant Family :Poaceae
Plant Form :grass
Growth Habit :Robust, tufted, perennial grass, up to 300cm tall.
Description :One of the tallest grasses in tropical grasslands. Its presence indicates a native pasture that is lightly grazed.
Distribution :Common local species. QLD.and N.T.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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