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Sighting 4355996

Austrostipa (genus)

A Corkscrew Grass at Wodonga, VIC

Austrostipa (genus) at Wodonga, VIC - 8 Nov 2020 09:45 AM
Austrostipa (genus) at Wodonga, VIC - 8 Nov 2020 09:45 AM
Austrostipa (genus) at Wodonga, VIC - 8 Nov 2020 09:45 AM
Austrostipa (genus) at Wodonga, VIC - 8 Nov 2020 09:45 AM
Austrostipa (genus) at Wodonga, VIC - 8 Nov 2020 09:45 AM
Austrostipa (genus) at Wodonga, VIC - 8 Nov 2020 09:45 AM
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Austrostipa (genus) 10 Nov 2020 MichaelBedingfield
Unverified 9 Nov 2020 KylieWaldon

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This was a tall grass with a head that looked like fountains!

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njones wrote:
   9 Nov 2020
have to get a closer image of the seed head, just to be sure ..could be Chilean needle Grass... but more likely Austrostipa sp.. densiflora? what do others reckon.. might go and check it out on site
KylieWaldon wrote:
   9 Nov 2020
Hi njones. I have added two close ups. I took two photos of it.
Alburyconservationcompany wrote:
   9 Nov 2020
Hi Kyliegw and njones, I agree it could either be Chilean Needle Grass or Austrostipa densiflora. The telltail sign for CNG is the ring ('corona') between the seed head and the awn. The photos whilst close aren't close enough to tell. It would be great if you could visit the site njones :)

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