Tussock grassland facts for kids

Tussock grassland is a special kind of open grassland where you mostly find a type of grass called tussock bunchgrass. These grasslands are common in certain temperate regions of the Southern Hemisphere. They are mostly covered by tufted grasses from groups like Agrostis, Andropogon, Descampsia, Festuca, Koeleria, Pentameris, and Poa.

Where Tussock Grasslands Grow

You can find examples of tussock grasslands in many places around the world. Some of these include:

• New Zealand (for example, the New Zealand tussock grasslands)
• Australia
• Argentina
• Temperate areas in southern and eastern Africa
• Some subantarctic islands

These grasslands usually grow in places that don't get much rain and have poor soil. Because of these tough conditions, not many plants can grow there besides the strong tussock grasses.