Native Wheatgrass (Anthosachne solandri)

Native Wheatgrass, a reference photo — Photo: Nom. rev. · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Anthosachne solandri, blue wheat grass, or pātītī taranui is a species of true grass in the tribe Triticeae endemic to New Zealand. It is a medium stature tufted grass that tends to have flat, blueish leaves. It flowers from September–February, and fruits from October–May.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Native Wheatgrass 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

Festuca ammobia
Anthosachne scabra
Puccinellia stricta
Elymus scribneri
Rytidosperma buchananii

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Anthosachne
Species: Anthosachne solandri

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