| Aristida behriana | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Gramineae |
| Genus: | Aristida |
| Species: | A. behriana |
| Binomial name | |
| Aristida behriana F.Muell |
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Aristida behriana is a native Australian species of grass, commonly known as Bunch Wire Grass or Brush Wire Grass. It is a bright-green, perennial plant forming short, tufted tussocks up to 40 centimetres (16 in)[1] high. Its seeds have three long, radiating awns leading to an occasional name of three-awn grass. The species favours low fertility and well-drained soils. It is commonly found in mallee woodlands and plains, and growing on sunny slopes. Superficially the flower heads resemble those of the invasive weed, African Feather-grass (Pennisetum villosum).[2] A. behriana is found in all mainland Australian States.[3]