Oxychloris scariosa
Winged Windmill Grass
Also known as: Chloris scariosa F.Muell.
- Chloris scariosa F.Muell.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Indigenous to Australasia, Oxychloris scariosa (commonly known as Winged Windmill Grass) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
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, Western Australia