Desert Flinders grass, Bunch Panic, Australian Panic
Yakirra australiensis

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

An annual grass. It forms dense tufts. These can be green or reddish-purple. It grows 5-25 cm high and spreads 20-40 cm wide. The stems are bent at the nodes and branched. The leaves are 3.5-6.5 cm long by 0.3-0.5 cm wide. They have the edges thickened. They are hairy. The panicle is 2-3 cm long by 1 cm wide. There are 2-3 branches. They are enclosed within the leaves. The spikelets are 0.3-0.4 cm long.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in central Australia. It grows on sand ridges. They need good drainage and sun. It grows in tropical and subtropical places. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Australian Native Millet, Bunch Panic Grass

Synonyms

Panicum australiense Domin.;