Austrostipa mollis - Supple Speargrass
Austrostipa mollis, commonly known as Supple Speargrass, is a perennial grass species native to southeastern Australia, including Victoria, New South Wales, ACT, SA and Tasmania. It typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 meter and is found in a variety of habitats such as grasslands, woodlands, and open forests, often thriving in well-drained soils. The grass is characterized by its fine, soft leaves and delicate seed heads that appear from late spring to summer. Austrostipa mollis plays a crucial role in stabilizing soils and providing habitat and food for native fauna, particularly seed-eating birds and insects. Its resilience and adaptability make it an important species in native grassland ecosystems.
Austrostipa mollis, commonly known as Supple Speargrass, is a perennial grass species native to southeastern Australia, including Victoria, New South Wales, ACT, SA and Tasmania. It typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 meter and is found in a variety of habitats such as grasslands, woodlands, and open forests, often thriving in well-drained soils. The grass is characterized by its fine, soft leaves and delicate seed heads that appear from late spring to summer. Austrostipa mollis plays a crucial role in stabilizing soils and providing habitat and food for native fauna, particularly seed-eating birds and insects. Its resilience and adaptability make it an important species in native grassland ecosystems.
Austrostipa mollis, commonly known as Supple Speargrass, is a perennial grass species native to southeastern Australia, including Victoria, New South Wales, ACT, SA and Tasmania. It typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 meter and is found in a variety of habitats such as grasslands, woodlands, and open forests, often thriving in well-drained soils. The grass is characterized by its fine, soft leaves and delicate seed heads that appear from late spring to summer. Austrostipa mollis plays a crucial role in stabilizing soils and providing habitat and food for native fauna, particularly seed-eating birds and insects. Its resilience and adaptability make it an important species in native grassland ecosystems.