Family:
Poaceae
Enteropogon ramosus
Curly Windmill Grass
Other Names: n/a
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
HABIT:
Tufted perennial grass to about 1 m high. Generally bluish-green leaves. Inflorescence an umbel. Flowers after rain (Dec-Feb).
HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:
Grows on clayey soil or sand overlaying clay. Prefers 300 to 450 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:
Harvest entire seedheads by hand or cut with secateurs (Dec-Feb). Propagate from seed, may have an after-ripening period, so store for 6-12 months before sowing.
VALUES & USES:
Stabilises sandy soils. Young growth is palatable, but older growth becomes harsh and unpalatable if ungrazed.