Eragrostis dielsii
Lovegrass, Mallee Love Grass
Other regional names: Mulka Grass
- Mulka Grass
Also known as: Eragrostis dielsii f. pimilio Domin +3 more
- Eragrostis dielsii f. pimilio Domin
- Eragrostis dielsii var. pritzelii Pilg.
- Eragrostis dielsii var. typica Domin
- Eragrostis pritzelii Pilg.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Eragrostis dielsii (commonly known as Lovegrass or Mallee Love Grass) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Eragrostis, which contains over 400 distinct species.
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, Great Britain, Hawaii, Switzerland