Rytidosperma sp.

Wallaby Grass at Corrowong, NSW

Rytidosperma sp. at Corrowong, NSW - 27 Nov 2022
Rytidosperma sp. at Corrowong, NSW - 27 Nov 2022
Rytidosperma sp. at Corrowong, NSW - 27 Nov 2022
Rytidosperma sp. at Corrowong, NSW - 27 Nov 2022
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Identification history

Rytidosperma sp. 27 Sep 2021 michaelb
Rytidosperma pallidum 27 Sep 2021 BlackFlat

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5 comments

michaelb wrote:
   27 Sep 2021
I'm confident this is not Rytidosperma pallidum, which is has a branched seedhead.
BlackFlat wrote:
   27 Sep 2021
Any idea what it is then Michael. I can get more photos if required.
michaelb wrote:
   27 Sep 2021
No Toni, Rytidosperma are difficult.
BlackFlat wrote:
   27 Sep 2021
Ok thanks Micheal, it’s very robust and forms a large monoculture in one particular spot only. Unusual.
michaelb wrote:
   27 Sep 2021
This is what Rytidosperma pallidum looks like when the seedheads are dry:
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass)
But otherwise your description fits. The 1st photo suits Rytidosperma pallidum, but the 2nd one doesn't.

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Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 27 Nov 2022 10:38 AM Recorded on
  • BlackFlat Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Rytidosperma sp. Scientific name
  • Wallaby Grass Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1522.12m Recorded at altitude
  • 350 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower

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