Heteropogon triticeus

Heteropogon triticeus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Poaceae
Subfamily:	Panicoideae
Genus:	Heteropogon
Species:	H. triticeus
Binomial name
	Heteropogon triticeus; (R.Br.) Stapf ex Craib

Heteropogon triticeus is a tropical, perennial tussock grass with a native distribution encompassing Tropical and Temperate Asia, Malesia and Northern and Eastern Australia. The plant grows to over 2 metres (6.6 ft) in height and is favoured in most environments by frequent burning. The plants develop characteristic dark seeds with a single long awn at one end and a sharp spike at the other. The awn becomes twisted when dry and straightens when moistened, and in combination with the spike is capable of drilling the seed into the soil.^[1]

The species is known as giant spear grass, and is closely related to the more common black spear grass, with which it is commonly associated in Northern Australia.

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^ "Heteropogon triticeus (Poaceae)". 8 September 2011.

Nativeseeds.com.au: Heteropogon triticeus

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[1] "Heteropogon triticeus (Poaceae)". 8 September 2011.

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