Family:
Poaceae
Thyridolepis mitchelliana
Mulga Grass
Other Names: Mulga Mitchell, Window Mitchell Grass, Soft Wanderrie
Regional Subspecies:
Habit:
Perennial grass to 30cm high. Tufted numerous stems. Pointed and relatively thick leaves on stems. Flowerhead a dense spike-like panicle (Sep-May).
Habitat & Site Selection:
In Bimble Box, Mulga and Cypress Pine communities. Often on red earth soils. Prefers 300 to 450 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
Seed Collection & Propogation:
Propogate from seed
Values & Uses:
Useful grazing species.