Mallee love grass
Eragrostis dielsii
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A tufted grass. It can grow each year from seed or keep growing from year to year. It can lie along the ground or curve upwards. It grows 3-55 cm high. The flowers are green.
There are about 300 Eragrostis species.
Where it is found
It grows on a range of soils. It can tolerate salt. It can grow on limestone. It can grow from the tropics to temperate regions. 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