This sample was identified as R monticola by RBGSYD, but has hairless sheaths and blades, no ligule, flowerheads to 8 cm long and robust plants - all more typical of R longifolium.
Native, yearlong-green, perennial,erect, tufted grass to 80 cm tall. Leaves are to 35 cm long. Flowerheads are contracted panicles 5-15 cm long; with erect branches.
Found in open forest country on rocky or sandy soils, occasionally in damp places. Native biodiversity. Of little importance for stock grazing due to its rarity in pastures. Little information is available on its quality or management.
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