Biology:Aristida behriana

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Short description: Species of plant

Aristida behriana
Aristida behriana.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Aristida
Species:
A. behriana
Binomial name
Aristida behriana
F.Muell.

Aristida behriana is a native Australia n species of grass commonly known as bunch wire grass or brush wire grass. It is a bright green perennial plant forming short, tufted tussocks up to 40 centimetres (16 in)[1] high. Its seeds have three long, radiating awns; it is a member of genus Aristida, grasses known commonly as three-awns. The species favours low fertility and well-drained soils. It is commonly found in mallee woodlands and plains, where it grows on sunny slopes. Superficially, the flower heads resemble those of the invasive weed African feather-grass (Pennisetum villosum).[2] A. behriana is found in all mainland Australian States.[3]

References

  1. Noted as less than 30cm by Bagust (2005) but up to 40cm by New South Wales Flora Online
  2. Bagust, P.; L. Tout-Smith. (2005). The Native Plants of Adelaide. Department for Environment and Heritage. p. 48. ISBN 0-646-44313-5. 
  3. "Aristida behriana F.Muell.". New South Wales Flora Online. http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Aristida~behriana. Retrieved 2008-07-29. 

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q4790960 entry