Indigenous Grasses – Velvet Wallaby-grass
Austrodanthonia pilosa - Velvet Wallaby-grass bush track edging.
Velvet Wallaby-grass - Austrodanthonia pilosa is the most common indigenous wallaby grass species found on our bush block. Wallaby grasses have a tufting base and distinctive fluffy seed heads. They are a very common grass with a number of species found across Australia. They respond well and are found in abundance after a bushfire.
Austrodanthonia pilosa - Velvet Wallaby-grass seed head.
We love the soft and flowing nature of our indigenous grasses and find that they make beautiful edging to the bush tracks that meader through our bush block. The wildlife love to graze on the indigenous grasses and many of the local parrots and ants eat the seeds that they produce. Wallaby grasses also work well as a biodiverse lawn alternative mixed in alongside another common indigenous grass, Weeping Grass – Microlaena stipoides. They can be left as a long flowing lawn or mowed. Mowing is best after seed has ripened and is ready to drop to ensure it continues to regenerate and form a good thick ground cover and avoid weed contamination.
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Hi
We are in the process of completing a DVD based on the interactive search program APSquery. The program is being developed by the Australian Plant Society – SA Region – a non for profit organisation.
Would we be able to use some of your images in the program.
The max resolution used in 800 x 800 pixels and all photographers are acknowledged as well as receiving a copy of the DVD product.
Awaiting your replies…
kind regards
Russell Dahms
Hi Russell,
The Bush Dudes are more than happy to provide photos upon request for educational purposes. Our belief is in providing people with resources so that they can better look after their natural environment and hence protect biodiversity – so this is right up our alley.
Will get in touch with you on your e-mail to sort out further.
Good luck with your project.
Bush Dudes.