Botanical name

Pentameris malouinensis

Family

Poaceae

Synonym (old name)

Pentaschistis malouinensis

Description

Perennial grass growing up to 30cm. Leaves linear, often rolled. Spikelets 3.4-4.5mm long in a lax open or narrow panicle; glumes rounded, lemmas muticious.

Habitat

Dry sandstone slopes, often on rocks and ledges

Flower Date

November to January