Wanderrie grass | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
(unranked): | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Genus: |
Eriachne R.Br. 1810 not Phil. 1870 |
Type species | |
Eriachne squarrosa R.Br. |
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Synonyms | |
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Eriachne (common name Wanderrie grass) is a genus of plants in the grass family. Most of the species are found only in Australia, with the ranges of a few extending northward into New Guinea, parts of Asia, and Micronesia
It is found in areas such as the Western Australian Mulga shrublands ecoregion.
Aroudn 48 species are recognised:
Several other species were formerly included (see Alloteropsis, Deschampsia, Digitaria and Pentameris).