Elymus repens
Common Name:
Couch Grass
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Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Wannon, Riverina, Midlands, Otway Plain, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (EJKLMNPQTWZ) also naturalised in WA, SA, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Damp, swampy and saline sites
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Flower Description:
Flowers without petals and surrounded by a scale/bract
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Habit:
Rhizomatous perennial with culms to 1 m high
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This species has a spreading habit, leaves are smooth and 10-20 cm long and 3-10 mm wide and hairy on the upper surface
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Conservation status:
Introduced
References:
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria