Poa costiniana
species of plant
Poa costiniana, also known as bog snow-grass and prickly snow-grass, is a species of grass in the genus Poa. It is an tussock-forming alpine snow grass that is widespread in high-elevation environments, where it is especially common in damp habitats and may form dense, nearly pure swards. The species was discovered by Joyce Winifred Vickery.
Description
Poa costiniana grows up to 80 cm (2 ft 7 in) high. It has leaf blades 0.3 to 1.75 mm (0.012 to 0.069 in) wide and 7 to 40 cm (3 to 16 in) long, mostly smooth, and rather rigid. The inflorescences are 5 to 20 cm (2 to 8 in) long. Flowering occurs in summer.
Distribution
Poa costiniana is native to Northern Territory, South Australia, and Victoria. It is local to Mount Kosciuszko, with an average elevation of 2,340 metres (7,680 ft).
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