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Sporobolus coromandelianus (Retz.) Kunth

Reference: Révis.Gramin. 68 (1829)
Conservation Code: Not threatened
Naturalised Status: Alien to Western Australia
Name Status: Current

Tufted, ephemeral grass-like or herb, to 0.3 m high, inflorescence to 5 cm long, of spicate main branches, exserted; primary branches in whorls. Fl. Jan to Jun or Jun or Oct or Dec. Weed of gardens & roadsides.

Distribution

IBRA Regions: Dampierland.
IBRA Subregions: Pindanland.
Local Government Areas (LGAs): Broome.