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Common Tussock Grass

Poa labillardierei
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    acacia box climber correa daisy drought eucalypt eucalyptus grass grasses groundcover herb lily pea sedge sedges tea tree wattle

    Common Tussock Grass

    Description
    Tussock grass: up to 1.2m

    Flowers

    Feathery flowers and shiny, bronze seed heads with corkscrew twists and long awns in  early summer. (Awn -slender bristle- like appendage)

    Habitat
    Found locally in open forest, grassy woodland and in moister areas on low slopes and valley floors that are frequently wet.

    Prefers moist well drained soils. Tolerates light frosts and drought.

    Special Notes
    Unpalatable to stock. Useful for erosion control and slowing water movement.

    If in garden, may rejuvenate old tussocks by pruning severely and watering afterwards. Found with other grasses. Great for a feature grass or mass plantings.

    Wildlife benefits
    Valuable habitat and food for wildlife.


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