Rytidosperma erianthum, the hill wallaby grass, is a perennial species of grass found in south eastern Australia. Usually found in drier areas in a variety of habitats. The habit is somewhat variable, erect and densely tufted. The grass may grow up to 0.7 m (2 ft 4 in) tall.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Hill Wallaby-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
- Rytidosperma fulvum
- Rytidosperma setaceum
- Rytidosperma laeve
- Rytidosperma bipartitum
- Rytidosperma tenuius
- Rytidosperma caespitosum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Poaceae
- Genus
- Rytidosperma
- Species
- Rytidosperma erianthum
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