Aristida acuta | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Genus: | Aristida |
Species: | A. acuta |
Binomial name | |
Aristida acuta | |
Aristida acuta is a native Australian species of grass. Found in New South Wales and Queensland. [1] [2] [3]
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