Foxtail Speargrass

Austrostipa densiflora is a widespread species of grass found in south eastern Australia. This bunchgrass may reach 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) tall. Often found on rocky, poor quality soils in woodland.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Foxtail 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 mollis
• Pentapogon crinitus
• Austrostipa flavescens
• Austrostipa semibarbata
• Austrostipa nitida
• Aristida congesta

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Poales

Family

Poaceae

Genus

Austrostipa

Species

Austrostipa densiflora

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