It is a densely tufted tussock with narrow, prickly, inrolled leaves and flowering stems or culms. The flowers form a narrow panicle from October to March and the hairy seeds have a long awn up to 4 cm long. The sharp, pointed seeds that can penetrate the skin, mouths and eyes of stock
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What habitats does Austrostipa stipoides live in?
Coastal sea-cliffs, coastal dune scrub
What is the distribution of Austrostipa stipoides?
South-eastern Australia and New Zealand
How big does Austrostipa stipoides grow?
can grow to around 90cm high
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