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Microlaena stipoides (Labill.) R.Br. var. stipoides

Conservation Code: Not threatened
Naturalised Status: Native to Western Australia
Name Status: Current

Rhizomatous, tufted, often prostrate perennial, grass-like or herb, 0.3-0.75 m high. Fl. green/purple, Aug to Nov. Grey sand, clayey or lateritic loam.

Distribution

IBRA Regions: Jarrah Forest, Warren.
IBRA Subregions: Northern Jarrah Forest, Southern Jarrah Forest, Warren.
Local Government Areas (LGAs): Albany, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown-Greenbushes, Cranbrook, Denmark, Kojonup, Manjimup, Plantagenet, Serpentine-Jarrahdale, West Arthur.