Astrebla

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Astrebla
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Astrebla
F. Muell.

Astrebla is a small genus of xerophytic grasses endemic to Australia. They are commonly known as Mitchell Grass.

Species in this genera are:

  • Astrebla elymoides; Hoop Mitchell Grass
  • Astrebla lappacea; Curly Mitchell Grass
  • Astrebla pectinata; Barley Mitchell Grass
  • Astrebla squarrosa; Bull Mitchell Grass

[edit] References

  • Watson, L., and Dallwitz, M.J. 1992 onwards. The grass genera of the world: descriptions, illustrations, identification, and information retrieval; including synonyms, morphology, anatomy, physiology, phytochemistry, cytology, classification, pathogens, world and local distribution, and references. Version: 28th November 2005.

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