Astrebla
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Astrebla is a small genus
of xerophytic grasses endemic
to Australia. They are commonly
known as Mitchell Grass.
Species in this genera are:
Genus
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of xerophytic grasses endemic
Endemic (ecology)
Endemism is the ecological state of being unique to a defined geographic location, such as an island, nation or other defined zone, or habitat type; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found elsewhere. For example, all species of lemur are endemic to the...
to Australia. They are commonly
Common name
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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