Austrostipa scabra explained

Austrostipa scabra (formerly stipa scabra) known as speargrass, is a widespread species of tussock grass found in southern and central Australia. Speargrass stems may reach 15cm (06inches) tall, with stems up to 60cm (20inches) tall.[1] There are two subspecies, scabra and falcata.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Yarra Ranges Local Plant Directory . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122211911/https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/PlantDirectory/Grasses-Rushes-Sedges/Austrostipa-scabra-ssp.-falcata . 22 November 2023 . 2023-09-14 . www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au . en-AU.
  2. Web site: Austrostipa scabra . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122212218/https://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Austrostipa~scabra . 22 November 2023 . 2022-09-30 . PlantNET - NSW Flora Online.
  3. Web site: Austrostipa scabra . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122212235/https://avh.ala.org.au/occurrences/search?taxa=Austrostipa+scabra#tab_mapView . 22 November 2023 . 2022-09-30 . AVH The Australiasian Virtual Herbarius.