Barley Mitchell Grass
Astrebla pectinata
Family: Poaceae or Gramineae
What it is like
Astrebla pectinata is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 1
Where it is found
Red loam or dark brown clay soils in Western Australia.
Australia
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 1
Seed. Other species in the genus can also be used.
Medicine
Rating: 0
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How it is grown
Propagating it:
Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist