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Scientific Name: Lachnagrostis morrisii Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: morris blowngrass
Family Classification (Clade): Monocots
Family: Poaceae
Form Description: Erect annual grass, leaves flat up to 17cm long, 4mm wide.
Flowers: Panicle to 12cm, spikelets green or purple- tinged, flowering glume shining with fine awn.
Fruit: Caryopsis
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Habitat Notes
Found in damp areas on margins of forest from 200m to 1200m altitude in the Midlands, Central Highlands, east coast, south-west and Mt. Field.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Loam, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Seed heads are open and branched and contain numerous small seeds. Harvest by cutting stalks with secateurs. If seed drops from seed head when head is gently rubbed between fingers, the seed is ripe. Sieve to clean.
Seed Treatment Method
Storage Stratification at 3-5°C for up to 3 months may improve results. Place seed in a damp medium, lightly covered. Put moist seeds in a plastic bag and store in the fridge. , Surface Sow Sow seed finely on the surface of the potting mix and cover with just enough mix to hold the seed on the surface when watered.
Seed Storage Life
2-3 years
Seed Treatment Notes
Seed has a 2-3 month after-ripening period. Usually good levels of germination follow storage. Seed should be lightly covered as light is needed for germination. Good for direct seeding in pots (2-3 seeds per pot) and in the fields.
Cutting & Division Information
Can be propagated by division of rhizomes.