Family:
Poaceae
Eragrostis dielsii
Mulka
Other Names: Lovegrass, Mallee Lovegrass
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
HABIT:
Short-lived perennial grass to 30 cm high. Flowerhead a dense, one-sided, spike-like panicle. Flowers any time of the year.
HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:
Often found on sandy red earth on sandplains. Prefers 250 to 450 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:
Propagate by seed or division.
VALUES & USES:
A high forage producer and useful in protecting sandy soils against erosion.