Sporobolus creber

Family Poaceae

Tufted perennial grass to 1 m high, with radiating roots. Longevity 2- 5 years.

Flowers: Summer, wind pollinated.

Fruit: Dry, one seeded, indehiscent fruit.

Seed: Locally dispersed. Seeds dormant.

Gallery images: seed, seedling, rootstock, resprout

Ecology

• Grassy woodland habitat.
• Frequent in woodland and grassland at the Australian Botanic Garden.
• Resprouts from the base after fire.
• C4 warm season metabolism