Aristida behriana

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Aristida behriana is a native Australian species of grass commonly known as bunch wire grass or brush wire grass. It is a bright green perennial plant forming short, tufted tussocks up to Script error: No such module "convert".[1] high. Its seeds have three long, radiating awns; it is a member of genus Aristida, grasses known commonly as three-awns. The species favours low fertility and well-drained soils. It is commonly found in mallee woodlands and plains, where it grows on sunny slopes. Superficially, the flower heads resemble those of the invasive weed African feather-grass (Pennisetum villosum).[2] A. behriana is found in all mainland Australian States.[3]

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  1. Noted as less than 30cm by Bagust (2005) but up to 40cm by New South Wales Flora Online
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