Rytidosperma sp.

Wallaby Grass at Belconnen, ACT

Rytidosperma sp. at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Feb 2023
Rytidosperma sp. at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Feb 2023
Rytidosperma sp. at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Feb 2023
Rytidosperma sp. at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Feb 2023
Rytidosperma sp. at Belconnen, ACT - 7 Feb 2023
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Rytidosperma sp. 7 Feb 2023 natureguy
Rytidosperma sp. 7 Feb 2023 JohnGiacon

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Has appeared since mowing stopped a few months ago. Is this enough info to identify the species?

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Grassman wrote:
   7 Feb 2023
A ruler next to the floret would be useful, as length is really important in Rytidosperma
JohnGiacon wrote:
   7 Feb 2023
Hi, I've added some more photos.

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Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Belconnen, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by jgiacon
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Belconnen, ACT - 19 Mar 2022 by jgiacon

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Sighting information

  • 222 Abundance
  • 7 Feb 2023 06:21 PM Recorded on
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Species information

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

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