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.[1] There are two subspecies, scabra and falcata.[2][3]

speargrass
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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
Synonyms

Stipa scabra Lindl.

References

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  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.
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