Family: Poaceae

Common name(s)

• Stout bamboo grass

Distribution

Grows in moist areas in eastern Australia. It is often found in well-drained habitats in eucalyptus woodlands or forests (1).

Description

Erect tufted grass to 2.5 m. Leaf blades to 1 cm wide and large feathery flower heads to 50 cm long in Spring and Summer (2).
Seed food for birds and refuge for small reptiles

More information

• Atlas of Living Australia
• Paten Park Native Nursery
• Australian National Botanic Gardens
• iNaturalist