Rytidosperma pallidum

Red-anther Wallaby Grass at Downer, ACT

Rytidosperma pallidum at Downer, ACT - 18 Nov 2020
Rytidosperma pallidum at Downer, ACT - 18 Nov 2020
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Rytidosperma pallidum 18 Nov 2020 RWPurdie

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RWPurdie wrote:
   18 Nov 2020
The red anthers are dangling on white filaments below the flower spikelet. The feathery purple structures emerging on either side of the spikelet are the stigmas.

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 18 Nov 2020 03:49 AM Recorded on
  • RWPurdie Recorded by

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  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
  • True In flower

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