Scientific Name: Amphibromus recurvatus
Common Name: dark swampgrass
Family Classification (Clade): Monocots
Family: Poaceae
Form Description: Erect, tufted perennial. Leaves with lower surface smooth, upper surface ribbed, ribs with short hairs.
Flowers: Spikelets 7-11mm long excluding awns, 3-6 flowered. Lower bract ending in 4 rough teeth.
Fruit: Caryopsis
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Habitat Notes
Occurs in dune swales, lagoons, swamps and mountain tarns from sea level to about 1100m in the north-west, north-east, west coast, east coast, south-west, Central Highlands and Mt. Field.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Waterlogged, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Clay, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Poorly-drained
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Seeds should release from heads easily if gentle pressure is applied when seed is mature. Harvest by cutting stalks. To extract seed rub the heads between two rubber car mats or between hands. Sieve to clean.
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Treatment Notes
Seed may need to be stored for up to 3 months. Store in jars as mice may be attracted to the seed. Suitable for direct seeding.
Germination Time
2-3 weeks