Vegetation Database .. detailed information | |
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 |
Additional info .. | locations seen (17) .. habitats seen (7) .. |
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