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| Aristida (Poaceae) 4b:323 |
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| Aristida
benthamii is an uncommon weed. It may be a recent
introduction that is expanding out from its current range in the
Fingal Valley. It is a tufted perennial that grows in dry, disturbed
areas. The inflorescences are quite compact panicles. The spikelets
are one flowered. However, the most distinctive feature is the
floret, which has three widely spreading, stiff awns 10-15 mm long.
The florets fall free, leaving the glumes attached to the
inflorescence. |
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