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stems of this species, like those of several others of the genus, are 
highly aromatic. 
All the colonies except Tasmania. 
10. Andropogon erianthoides, 7-v.J/., B.FI., vii., 529. 
A very superior grass, and stock are considered to thrive 
better upon it than upon most others. It produces a heavy crop 
of rich, succulent herbage, much relished by all descriptions of 
stock. It spreads from the roots, and also seeds freely. 
“It would be hard to find a superior grass to this, for even 
when eaten close to the ground, stock are said to do better on this 
than on any other of our indigenous species.” /Bailey). 
New South Wales and Queensland. 
11. Andropogon intermedius, &.27., B.FI., vii., 531. (Syn. A. 
tnundatus, F.v.M.) 
A strong, erect-growing grass, yielding a quantity of feed 
during the summer months. 
All the colonies except ‘Tasmania. 
12. Andropogon lachnatherus, Bevth., (Syn. A. procerus, F.v.M. ; 
A filipendulinus, Hoch.), B.FI., vii., 534. 
Produces a heavy crop of grass relished by stock ; found on 
low, wet soils. 
New South Wales and Queensland. 
23, Andropogon pertusus, Wel/d., B.FI., vii., 531. 
“ Blue Grass,” 
Good for pasture, and very generally distributed. It stands 
drought well, and is a fair winter grass, if the weather is not too 
severe. It is very highly prized. It is not endemic in Australia. 
South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. 
14. Andropogon refractus, &.2r., B.FI., vii., 534. 
“Kangaroo Grass.” 
A grass said to be excellent for either pasture or hay. It isa 
very productive summer grass, but makes little growth during the 
