Aristida contorta
Bunch Kerosene Grass, Bunched Kerosene Grass
Other regional names: Kerosene Grass +1 more
- Kerosene Grass
- Sand Wire Grass
Also known as: Aristida arenaria var. brevistipitata Henrard +3 more
- Aristida arenaria var. brevistipitata Henrard
- Aristida arenaria var. hirsuta Henrard
- Aristida contorta var. hirsuta (Henrard) H.Eichler
- Arthratherum arenarium Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Aristida contorta (commonly known as Bunch Kerosene Grass or Bunched Kerosene Grass) 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. It is part of the broad Aristida genus, encompassing over 300 species globally.
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