Oplismenus hirtellus

Australian Basket-grass

Trailing weak annual or perennial grass rooting at leaf nodes.

Additional information

• FamilyPoaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Sizestems prostrate - 40 cm high
• Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
• LeavesNarrow flat leaves 1-8 cm x 3-10 mm, margins often wavy; fringe of hairs at the top of sheath.
• Flower colourShiny pale floral bracts
• Flowering timeAugust to March
• FlowersNarrow spike-like flowerhead 4-12 cm long, branches separated, in 2 lines along stem. Single or small clusters of tiny spikelets with few stiff hairs below each; lowest bracts egg-shaped, lower with long bristle, upper bristle shorter or absent
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist soil, generally in warm-temperate rainforest. Full shade.
• Garden useDelicate creeping grass for cool shady moist gardens.
• Commercially availableWholesale only - order in advance
• Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from one location. Generally located in East Gippsland.

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