Paspalidium distans

Spreading Panic Grass at Hall, ACT

Paspalidium distans at Hall, ACT - 12 Jan 2022
Paspalidium distans at Hall, ACT - 12 Jan 2022
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Identification history

Paspalidium distans 15 Jan 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Paspalidium distans 12 Jan 2022 michaelb
Unidentified 12 Jan 2022 brunonia

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It can look very much like a Microlaena plant (eg leaves, colour, etc.) until it flowers.

4 comments

michaelb wrote:
   12 Jan 2022
See: https://ausgrass2.myspecies.info/content/paspalidium-distans
michaelb wrote:
   13 Jan 2022
Thanks for the phone call Margaret. Sometimes you can get lucky!
brunonia wrote:
   13 Jan 2022
Question is whether it is native to the area or not? ACT Vascular Census says not.
michaelb wrote:
   13 Jan 2022
That's easily fixed

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  • 25 Abundance
  • 12 Jan 2022 10:40 AM Recorded on
  • brunonia Recorded by

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

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