| Astrebla pectinata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Chloridoideae |
| Genus: | Astrebla |
| Species: | A. pectinata |
| Binomial name | |
| Astrebla pectinata (Lindl.) F. Muell. ex Benth. | |
Astrebla pectinata, commonly known as barley Mitchell grass, is a herb of the family Poaceae from the order Poales.
Description
Astrebla pectinata grows to 1 metre (3+1⁄2 ft). The flowers are pollinated by wind and are hermaphrodites, having both male and female organs.
Distribution and habitat
It mostly prefers moist soil and also can grow in partial shade. The species is considered to be the most balanced and economically important herbage in the semiarid areas of eastern Australia. It is a warm-season perennial grass. It is palatable to livestock even when it is dry.
Ecology
It is palatable to livestock even when it is dry.
References
- ^ "Plant of the Week - Study it, learn it, love it and make it feel welcome". Arid Recovery. Archived from the original on 10 April 2013. Retrieved 3 Apr 2013.
- "Physical Characteristics". Plants For A Future.
- ^ "Primary Industries Agriculture". NSW Government. Archived from the original on 2015-05-18. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Astrebla pectinata |
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| Danthonia pectinata | |
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