Family:
Poaceae
Amphibromus macrorhinus
Long-nosed Swamp Wallaby-grass
Other Names: n/a
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
Habit:
Tufted perennial grass to 1.2 m high. Spreading panicle inflorescence with loosely arranged, green or purplish spikelets, awns 10-20 mm long (Oct-Dec).
Habitat & Site Selection:
Floodplains and riverbanks. Not drought resistant. Prefers 400 to 500 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
Seed Collection and Propagation:
Collect seed Dec-Jan. Can be propagated by division.
Values & Uses:
Attractive, graceful grass for wet areas like dams, swamps, or bog gardens. Responds well to cutting back after flowering.