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Astrebla lappacea
near Moree, Australia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Poaceae
Subfamily:	Chloridoideae
Genus:	Astrebla
Species:	A. lappacea
Binomial name
Astrebla lappacea (Lindl.) Domin

Astrebla lappacea, commonly known as curly Mitchell grass, is a herb of the family Poaceae from the order Poales. It grows to 0.9 metres (3 ft) tall. Named in honour of Thomas Mitchell, the Latin specific epithet of lappacea is derived from lappa meaning with burrs. The most common of the Astrebla species, it is a widespread Australian inland plant. It is often seen on floodplains and heavy self-mulching clay soils, and flowers in response to rain or flooding. This grass is palatable to livestock, even when dry.

References

1. Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 184533731X.
2. "Astrebla lappacea". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
3. "Astrebla lappacea". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
4. "Astrebla lappacea". Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales Government. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
5. "Fact Sheet: Astrebla spp". Tropical Forages. Retrieved 22 July 2019.

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