Eragrostis xerophila
Knottybutt Grass, Knottybutt Neverfail
Other regional names: Wire Wandarrie Grass
- Wire Wandarrie Grass
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in Australasia, Eragrostis xerophila (commonly known as Knottybutt Grass or Knottybutt Neverfail) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia