Astrebla pectinata
| Astrebla pectinata | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Astrebla |
| Species: | A. pectinata |
| Binomial name | |
| Astrebla pectinata (Lindl.) F. Muell. ex Benth. | |
Astrebla pectinata, coomonly known as barley Mitchell grass, is a herb of the family Poaceae from the order Poales.[1]
Morphology and Habitat
Astrebla pectinata grows to 1 m (3.25 ft). The flowers are pollinated by wind and are hermaphrodites, having both male and female organs. It mostly prefers moist soil and also can grow in partial shades.[2] The species is considered to be the most balanced and economically important herbage in the semiarid areas of eastern Australia. It is a warm-season perennial grass. It is palatable to livestock even when it is dry.[1][3]
References
- 1 2 "Plant of the Week - Study it, learn it, love it and make it feel welcome". Arid Recovery. Retrieved 3 Apr 2013.
- ↑ "Physical Characteristics". Plants For A Future.
- ↑ "Primary Industries Agriculture". NSW Government.
Further reading
- Fensham, R. J., et al. "Broad-scale environmental relations of floristic gradients in the Mitchell grasslands of Queensland." Australian Journal of Botany 48.1 (2000): 27-38.
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