Astrebla_pectinata

<i>Astrebla pectinata</i>

Astrebla pectinata

Species of grass

Astrebla pectinata, commonly known as barley Mitchell grass, is a herb of the family Poaceae from the order Poales.[1]

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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 shade.[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. [1]
    "Plant of the Week - Study it, learn it, love it and make it feel welcome". Arid Recovery. Archived from the original on 10 April 2013. Retrieved 3 Apr 2013.
  2. [2]
    "Physical Characteristics". Plants For A Future.
  3. [3]
    "Primary Industries Agriculture". NSW Government. Archived from the original on 2015-05-18. Retrieved 2013-10-31.


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