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24. Aristida stipoides, R.Br., N.O., Graminez, B.FI. vii., 561. 
A coarse, perennial grass, seeding in November growing on 
sand-hills, and not relished by stock. 
All the colonies, except Victoria and Tasmania. 
25. Aristida vagans, Cav., (Syn. A. ramosa, Sieb. ; A. parviffora, 
Steud.), B.FI., vii., 562. 
A superior grass to A. calycina, though perhaps that is not 
saying much. It keeps green in the winter. It is an annual ; 
seeds in October and November; is an exceedingly coarse species ; 
grows plentifully on sand-hills, and is only eaten by stock in times 
of scarcity. 
Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. 
26. Arthraxon ciliare, Beauv., (Syn. Batratherum echinatum, 
Nees.; Andropogon echinatus, Heyne); N.O., Graminez,. 
B.FI., vii., 524. 
A broad-leaved, creeping grass, found about swamps. 
New South Wales and Queensland. 
27. Arundinella Nepalensis, 7777., (Syn. Acratherum miliaceum, 
Eink,), B.F1., vii., 545. 
A grass well adapted for hay. On the Darling Downs, under 
cultivation, it has been cut three times during the season. In 
some districts it yields a fair amount of fodder, in others it is of 
a dry, coarse nature. It is not endemic in Australia. 
Throughout Queensland. 
28. Astrebla elymoides, Bar/., ef F.v.M., p. 660, Synop. Queens- 
land Flora (Bailey). 
“True Mitchell Grass.” 
A strong-growing grass, the flowering spike resembling ears 
of wheat ; is said to have highly fattening qualities. It is used as 
food by the natives. It is one of our best pasture grasses, and 
springs from every joint after rain; it will stand well through the 
droughts, and is highly spoken of by all stockowners. The most 
valuable fodder grass in Queensland. 
