Biology:Astrebla pectinata
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Short description: Species of grass
| Astrebla pectinata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Astrebla |
| Species: | A. pectinata
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| Binomial name | |
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Astrebla pectinata, commonly known as barley Mitchell grass, is a herb of the family Poaceae from the order Poales.[1]
Description
Astrebla pectinata grows to 1 metre (3 1⁄2 ft). The flowers are pollinated by wind and are hermaphrodites, having both male and female organs.
Distribution and habitat
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]
Ecology
It is palatable to livestock even when it is dry.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Plant of the Week - Study it, learn it, love it and make it feel welcome". Arid Recovery. http://www.aridrecovery.org.au/_blog/Arid_Recovery_News/post/Plant_of_the_Week_-_Study_it,_learn_it,_love_it_and_make_it_feel_welcome/. Retrieved 3 Apr 2013.
- ↑ "Physical Characteristics". Plants For A Future. http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Astrebla+pectinata.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Primary Industries Agriculture". NSW Government. http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/pastures/pastures-and-rangelands/rangelands/publications/grassedup/species/barley-mitchell.
Wikidata ☰ Q15296246 entry
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