Austrostipa densiflora
Foxtail Spear-grass
See Austrostipa mollis
Additional information
- SynonymStipa densiflora
- FamilyPoaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Sizeto 20 cm, stems 0.5-1 m
- Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
- LeavesDowny hairs on stem nodes, leaves and lower bracts of florets. Leaves to 45 cm x 5 mm.
- Flower colourGreen to purple
- Flowering timeOctober to December
- FlowersFlowerhead is dense, floral bract with spreading white to golden hairs except at top, bristle twice bent, twisted column feathery.
- Bird attractingSeeds
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsDry rocky conditions. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden useDrift through trees or use as accent plants in garden beds. Tip of florets can be sharp, penetrating skin of people, pets and stock.
- Commercially availableNo information available
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from one location in the Dandenong Ranges. More common outside the Shire.
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