Rytidosperma sp.

Wallaby Grass at Bruce, ACT

Rytidosperma sp. at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jan 2023
Rytidosperma sp. at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jan 2023
Rytidosperma sp. at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jan 2023
Rytidosperma sp. at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Rytidosperma sp. 24 May 2023 MattM
Rytidosperma auriculatum 7 Jan 2023 MattM

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I always thought this grass was R. auriculatum, but I have checked against some images and apparently the auricle is much more apparent and further down. I have no idea what this is.

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Tapirlord wrote:
   7 Jan 2023
The single row of hairs on the seeds is distinctive, though If you do end up chatting to Graeme it'd be worth checking with him.
MattM wrote:
   7 Jan 2023
I wasn't convinced the lemma was bare enough for leave. Also I thought the seeds had two rows of hairs: one below the sinus and one at the bottom tip?
Tapirlord wrote:
   7 Jan 2023
Ahhh dear, I just had a look at my comments from Graeme & yup what you are mentioning is exactly the case. I'll undo the confirmation & perhaps we can have him look at this?
MattM wrote:
   7 Jan 2023
I just put this through the VICFlora and got to R. erianthum. Unfortunately I don't know if I would trust my abilities at using the key especially without measurements or better photos. I also ran this through the key and ended up with R. caespitosum (which I am reasonably happy with). Rytidosperma caespitosum

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 7 Jan 2023 12:24 PM Recorded on
  • MattM Recorded by

Species information

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

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