Poa poiformis
Common Name:
Coast Tussock Grass
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Wannon, Otway Plain, Otway Range, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (EKNPTWXZ) also WA, SA, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Sand dunes and sea cliffs
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Flower Description:
Flowers without petals and surrounded by a scale/bract
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Habit:
Tussock-forming perennial grass to 100 cm tall
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
Leaves are blue-green, smooth and erect and often curled to form a cylinder
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Conservation status:
Poa poiformis var. ramifer is rare in Victoria
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