Purplish wallaby grass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Purplish wallaby grass |
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Rytidosperma
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tenuius
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Rytidosperma tenuius is a type of grass often called purplish wallaby grass. It grows in Australia, mainly in the south-eastern parts. This plant is a kind of wallaby grass.
About Purplish Wallaby Grass
Purplish wallaby grass is a native Australian plant. It gets its name from the slight purple color that appears on its seed heads as they get older. The scientific name tenuius comes from a Latin word meaning "thin." This describes how the plant looks.
Where Purplish Wallaby Grass Grows
This grass likes to grow in certain places in south-eastern Australia. You can usually find it in areas with clay or sandy soils. It often grows in drier eucalyptus woodlands. These are forests where eucalyptus trees are common.
What Purplish Wallaby Grass Looks Like
Purplish wallaby grass can grow quite tall. It can reach a height of up to 1.2 meters, which is about as tall as a 12-year-old kid! Its small flowers and seeds grow in groups called spikelets. When these spikelets get older, their edges often turn a pretty purple color.
