| Common Name: | Common Tussock-grass |
| Synonym: | |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Size: | 0.3-0.8cm high, stems to 1.3m high |
| Description: | Large, coarse densely tufted perennial. Flowering stems rounded, erect. |
| Leaves: | Rough, folded, if inrolled then loosely, green to greyish-green leaves, to 80cm x 3.5mm, tips sometimes ending in a prickly point. Sheath pale. |
| Flowering: | Open pyramidal flowerhead, to 25cm x 15cm, 3-5-flowered spikelets; lower bracts 3-veined, lower floral bract very narrow, 5-veined, hairy on lower part of keel and outer veins only, webby basal hairs. |
| Flower Colour: | Green or purplish |
| Flowering Time: | October to February |
| Growing Conditions: | Moist alluvial soils along watercourses and on flats. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi shade. |
| Garden Use: | A vigorous and tolerant grass that is commonly used in landscaping. Adds vertical interest. Plant in drifts. Dead leaves can be removed using a soft rake. |
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| Plant Communities: | 7, 8, 12, 17, 18 22, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 |
| Conservation Status: | Widespread within the Shire |
| Aboriginal Use: | Leaves - string and basket-making |
| Commercially available: | Generally. Specialist grass suppliers |
| Bird Attracting: | Seeds, habitat - nesting materials |
| Butterfly Attracting: | Food plant for caterpillars |
| Frog Habitat: | Yes |
| Photographer: | 1 Marilyn Gray ©; 2-4 Peter Kinchington © |