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speargrass
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Poaceae
Subfamily:	Pooideae
Genus:	Austrostipa
Species:	A. scabra
Binomial name
Austrostipa scabra (Lindl.) S.W.L.Jacobs & J.Everett
Synonyms
Stipa scabra Lindl.

Austrostipa scabra (formerly stipa scabra) known as speargrass, is a widespread species of tussock grass found in southern and central Australia. Speargrass stems may reach 15 centimetres (5.9 in) tall, with stems up to 60 centimetres (2.0 ft) tall. There are two subspecies, scabra and falcata.

References

1. "Yarra Ranges Local Plant Directory". www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au. Archived from the original on 22 November 2023. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
2. "Austrostipa scabra". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Archived from the original on 22 November 2023. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
3. "Austrostipa scabra". AVH The Australiasian Virtual Herbarius. Archived from the original on 22 November 2023. Retrieved 2022-09-30.

External links

Media related to Austrostipa scabra at Wikimedia Commons

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