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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.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Rough speargrass 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
- Austrostipa nitida
- Austrostipa nodosa
- Austrostipa rudis
- Austrostipa pubinodis
- Aristida warburgii
- Austrostipa mollis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Poaceae
- Genus
- Austrostipa
- Species
- Austrostipa scabra
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