Eragrostis australasica
(Steud.) C. E. Hubb.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEragrostis australasica, commonly known as swamp canegrass, is a tussock grass, in the subfamily Chloridoideae of the family Poaceae, that is endemic to Australia. It is a tufted perennial with strongly branched, cane-like culms, that grows up to 2.4 m in height. It is typically found on periodically flooded land in arid and semi-arid regions.
Description
A warm temperate grass in the Poaceae family with edible seeds that may be used as a cereal.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten as a cereal.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Hunter, J.T., 2017, Is there a relationship between contemporary high Aboriginal plant resource locations and mapped vegetation communities? Cunninghamia 17:27-34. The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. ISSN 2200 - 405X
