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146. Sporobolus indicus, &.Br., (Syn. S. elongatus, R.Br.; S. 
tenacissimus, Beauv. ; Vilfa elongata, Beauv. ; V. tenacissima, 
Trin. ; V. capensis, Beauv.) ; B.FI., vii., 622. 
** Rat-tail Grass.’’ ‘Chilian Grass.” “ Jil-crow-a-berry”’ of the 
aboriginals of the Cloncurry River, Northern Australia, 
A fine, open, pasture grass, found throughout the colonies. 
Its numerous penetrating roots enable it to resist severe drought. 
It yields a fair amount of fodder, much relished by stock, but is 
too coarse for sheep. The seeds form the principal food of many 
small birds. It has been suggested as a paper-making material. 
(See “ Fibres.”’) 
All the colonies except Tasmania. 
147. Sporobolus Lindleyi, Benth., (Syn. S. pallidus, Lindl. ; S. 
subtilis, F.v.M. ; Vilfa Lindley, Steud.) ; B.FI., vii., 623. 
“Yak-ka Berry” of the aboriginals of the Cloncurry River, North 
Queensland. 
A slender-growing species, making a quantity of growth 
during winter, It is a perennial grass, growing on rich soil, and 
is much relished by all kinds of stock. It seeds from October to 
December. 
All the colonies except Tasmania. 
148. Sporobolus pulchellus, A.Br., (Syn. Vilfa pulchella, 
Mian.) >-B.Fl., vii., 623. 
Similar to S. actinocladus, but extremely rare. 
New South Wales to Northern Australia. 
149. Sporobolus virginicus, var. (?) pallida, Awnsh, (Syn. 
Agrostis virginica, Linn.; Vilfa virginica, Beauv.; B.F1., 
vii., 621. 
A fine grass, found near salt marshes, possessing highly 
fattening qualities. It is also described as a rare grass, only found 
on loose, white sand, around the margins of lakes, and of no great 
value. Perennial; seeds in November. 
All the colonies except Tasmania. 
