Paspalidium caespitosum

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Paspalidium caespitosum
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P. caespitosum
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Paspalidium caespitosum
Synonyms

Setaria brigalowR.D.Webster

Paspalidium caespitosum, commonly known as Brigalow grass, is a species of grass in the family Poaceae native to inland eastern Australia, where it is found in the Brigalow Belt. [1]

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References

  1. S. W. L. Jacobs & C. A. Wall. "New South Wales Flora Online: Paspalidium caespitosum". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.