Botanical name

Pentameris scabra

Family

Poaceae

Synonym (old name)

Pentaschistis papillosa
Pentameris scabra

Description

Tangled perennial up to 40cm. Leaves linear, sometimes hairy below. Spikelets 5-7mm long in a loose panicle, pedicels with stalked glands, lemmas awned.

Habitat

Lower sandstone slopes

Flower Date

October to November