78 AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS. 
“T met this grass on the Warrego in 1876, when it was almost 
the only grass showing any vitality.” (Bailey). 
Queensland. 
29. Astrebla pectinata, F.v.M. (Syn. Danthonia pectinata, Lindl). 
B.FI., vii., 602. 
‘© A Mitchell Grass.” 
This is a valuable grass; it stands the drought well, and is 
sought greedily after by stock. It isa perennial desert species, and 
very fattening. It is often spoken of very favourably by the 
squatters of Northern Queensland. It seeds in October and 
November. 
South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. 
30. Astrebla triticoides, 7.v.4/., (Syn. Danthonia triticoides, 
Lindl). B.FI., vii., 602. 
** Mitchell Grass.” 
A strong growing grass. The flowering spikes resemble ears 
of wheat, and are said to have highly fattening qualities. It is 
somewhat wiry, and grows on stiff clayey soil. It is readily 
eaten by stock, but is by no means plentiful. It is perennial, and 
seeds in November and December. 
South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. 
31. Astrebla triticoides, var. lappacea, /.v.17., (Syn. Danthonia 
lappacea, Lindl). 
This grass, although of a coarser nature than A. pec/inata, 
possesses the same characteristics, and from the well-known 
fattening and drought-resisting qualities of both species, they are 
deserving of cultivation. Seed has been sent to America for trial 
in the Southern States. 
Central Australia. 
32. Bromus arenarius, Zadcl/., (Syn. B. australis, R.Br). B.FI., 
vii., 661. 
“ Wild Oats.” ‘‘ Sea-side Brome-grass.”’ 
An annual early spring grass, very rare in Queensland; in 
other colonies it is more abundant. It makes its growth during 
