Austrostipa bigeniculata

Kneed Speargrass at Higgins, ACT

Austrostipa bigeniculata at Higgins, ACT - 9 Nov 2019
Austrostipa bigeniculata at Higgins, ACT - 9 Nov 2019
Austrostipa bigeniculata at Higgins, ACT - 9 Nov 2019
Austrostipa bigeniculata at Higgins, ACT - 9 Nov 2019
Austrostipa bigeniculata at Higgins, ACT - 9 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Austrostipa bigeniculata 9 Nov 2019 michaelb
Austrostipa scabra 9 Nov 2019 MattM

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I assume this is Austrostipa? The leaves don't feel rough at the base though. Awns are very straight. I thought it might have been Chilean Needle grass, but the leaves aren't hairy, and the seeds don't have a corona. Plant very erect.

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  • 9 Nov 2019 11:20 AM Recorded on
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