Aristida behriana

Aristida behriana
Scientific classification
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 Australian 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[]

^ Noted as less than 30cm by Bagust (2005) but up to 40cm by New South Wales Flora Online
^ Bagust, P.; L. Tout-Smith. (2005). The Native Plants of Adelaide. Department for Environment and Heritage. p. 48. ISBN 0-646-44313-5.
^ "Aristida behriana F.Muell". New South Wales Flora Online. Retrieved 2008-07-29.

External links[]

Description on Kew Gardens Grassbase

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[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. Retrieved 2008-07-29.

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