714 AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS. 
winter, unless upon sheltered forest land. Its roots have a strong 
aromatic flavour. 
‘“‘It was usually a coarse jungle-grass, more like a rush or 
sedge, and often completely concealing the horses. The species 
was most commonly Axdropogon refractus, a worthless, weedy 
grass, only good when young and green. In the dry state the 
horses would not touch it.” (Tenison-Woods, Explorations in 
Northern Australia.) 
Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. 
15. Andropogon sericeus, 2.Br., (Syn. A. chrysatherus, F.v.M. ; 
A. annulatus, F.v.M.), B.F1., vii., 529. 
* Blue Grass.” 
This grass yields enormously during the summer months, but 
not being permitted to seed, as it requires to do every few years, 
it is now becoming scarce. It is one of the most esteemed of our 
pasture grasses, beloved by all herbivorous animals. It grows on 
rich, loamy soil, and seeds in October and November. It is per 
ennial. 
All the colonies, except Tasmania. 
16. Anthistiria avenacea, 7.v.J7., (Syn. A. dasisertcea, F.v.M.), 
B,FI., vii., 543. 
“ Oat Grass,’ A ‘‘ Kangaroo Grass.” 
In parts it is one of the most productive grasses in Australia, 
and (unlike other kangaroo grasses) it possesses the advantage of 
being a prolific seeder. It is nutritious and perennial, and pro- 
duces a large amount of bottom-fodder. It seeds in November — 
and December, is peculiar to the back country, and is found only 
on the richest soil, only in a few places, and there over a limited 
area. It grows in small detached tussocks; the leaves or blades 
are eaten by stock, but the seed-stalks are left standing. 
All the colonies, except Tasmania. 
17. Anthistiria ciliata, Zz. (Syn. A. australzs, R.Be: 3 
cespitosa, Anders, ; A. cuspidata, Anders.), B.F1., vii., 542. 
‘‘Common Kangaroo Grass.” 
