Chionochloa rubra, known commonly as red tussock grass, is a species of tussock grass in the grass family, endemic to New Zealand.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Red tussock grass being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Chionochloa rigida
- Poa cita
- Chionochloa macra
- Festuca novae-zelandiae
- Austrostipa stipoides
- Carex buchananii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Poaceae
- Genus
- Chionochloa
- Species
- Chionochloa rubra
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo