go AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS. 
79. Glyceria Fordeana, 7.7.47, (Syn. Poa Fordeana, F.v.M.); 
B.FI., vii., 637. Poa Fordeana in Muell; Cens., p. 134. 
Perennial ; seeds in September and October. An excellent 
fodder grass, rich and succulent, growing plentifully in moist — 
situations. 
South Australia, Tasmania, and New South Wales. 
80. Glyceria ramigera, 7.v.4Z, (Syn. Poa ramigera, F.v.M.); 
B.FI., vii., 659. Poa ramigera in Muell. Cens., p. 134. 
“Cane Grass,” ‘‘ Bamboo Grass.” 
A tall cane-like species, growing plentifully in large detached 
tussocks in “clay pans,” or as they are locally termed, “cane 
swamps.” It is largely used for thatching purposes, for which it 
is admirably adapted. Roofs twenty years old made of this grass 
are standing and are waterproof still. Stock are exceedingly fond 
of the seed-heads and young succulent shoots. It seeds as a rule 
in November and December, and is perennial. 
South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales. 
81. Hemarthria compressa, #.4r., (Syn. H. uncinata, R.Br.); 
BF). vil;45, 10: 
A strong, hard grass, with creeping roots, found on wet sour 
soils, and useful for covering land of that description. 
Throughout the colonies. 
82, Heteropogon contortus, Rem. et Schult., (Syn. 7. hirtus, Pers. ; 
Andropogon contortus, Linn.; A. sfriafus, R.Br.); B.FI., 
vii., 517. Andropogon contortus in Muell. Cens., p. 132. 
“Spear Grass.” 
A splendid grass for a cattle run, as it produces a great 
amount of feed, but is dreaded by the sheep-owner on account of 
its-spear-like seeds. 
Western Australia; New South Wales to Northern Australia. 
83. Heteropogon insignis, Ziw., (Syn. Andropogon triticeus, 
R.Br.); B.FI., vii, 517. Noted in Muell. Cens., p. 132, as 
Andropogon triticeus. 
