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Themeda triandra

Kangaroo grass

Soft erect or spreading tufted perennial herb. Flowering stems erect, reddish. Flat or channelled green to blue-green leaves to 50cm x 5mm, sheath and lower part of leaf sometimes hairy. Leafy weeping or one sided flowerhead 10-25cm long.

  • Cultural knowledge: Leaves: string for net making. Food: seeds ground to make flour
  • Ecological role: Bird attracting: seeds, habitat, nesting materials. Butterfly attracting: food plant for caterpillars
  • Height: 40-75cm, stems 0.7-1m high
  • Width: 50cm
  • Sun: Full sun, semi shade
  • Soil type: Moist to well drained soils amongst other grasses in woodland and grassland, not tolerating very wet or dry conditions
  • Flowering time: September-February
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