Triraphis mollis
Feathertop Grass, Purple Needlegrass
Other regional names: Purple Plume Grass
- Purple Plume Grass
Also known as: Sesleria mollis (R.Br.) Spreng. +2 more
- Sesleria mollis (R.Br.) Spreng.
- Sessleria mollis Spreng.
- Triraphis mollis var. humilis Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Triraphis mollis (commonly known as Feathertop Grass or Purple needlegrass) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, New Guinea, Texas