Citation: Benth., Hook. Ic. 13:33 (1877).

Synonymy: Setaria refracta F. Muell., Fragm. Phyt. Aust. 3:147 ( 1863); Permisetum refractum (F. Muell.) F. Muell., Fragm. Phyt. Aust. 8:109 (1873).

Common name: Bristle-brush grass.

Description:
Glabrous, with stiff geniculate stems 15-40 cm high; leaf blades at first flat, 2-5 mm broad; ligule of silky hairs.

Panicle narrow, interrupted, 10-25 cm long (including the bristles); the flattened peduncle 7-10 mm long; spikelets ovate-oblong, obtuse, c. 7 mm long; bristles 10-15 mm long, with erect teeth.

Published illustration: Lazarides (1970) The grasses of Central Australia, pl. 55c; Cunningham et al. (1982) Plants of western New South Wales, p. 133.

Distribution:    All mainland States except N.S.W. and Vic. Conservation status: native Flowering time: March — Sept.

SA Distribution Map based on current data relating to specimens held in the State Herbarium of South Australia

Biology: Not grazed.

Author: Not yet available