Hill Wallaby-grass
Rytidosperma erianthum
Tufted perennial grass to 70 cm. Fine soft hairy leaves inrolled to 25 cm long. Short dense seedheads on soft downy stems.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Flora Type | Grasses |
| Former Scientific Name | Danthonia eriantha |
| Distinctive Features | Taller than most Wallaby-grasses. Distinguished by a thin purplish edge on the seedheads. |
| Biology | Perennial. Dry gravelly and well-drained exposed sites. |
| Native Status | Native |
| Flowering Time | Oct-Dec |
| Taxonomy | |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta (Vascular Plants) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Flowering Plants) |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Rytidosperma |
| Species | erianthum |
Rytidosperma species are moderately important fodder grasses with 10-25% crude protein when green, and moderate to high digestibility. Persists in lawns and pastures.
| Interesting Facts | |
|---|---|
| Similar Species | Very similar to Rytidosperma auriculatum, varies in the characteristics of the seed. Often growing together. |
| Native Status | Native |