FORAGE PLANTS. II] 
154. Stipa pubescens, R.Br., (Syn. S. rudts, Spreng. ; S. commu- 
tata, Trin.); B.FI., vii., 569. 
Another climbing grass, found only in the back or timbered 
country. The seed-heads differ in colour, being a rich brown, 
nor does it grow so tall as the preceding. Stock are very fond of 
it. Perennial ; seeds in October. 
All the colonies. 
PS5. Stipa scabra, Zzzd/., B.FI., vii., 570. 
Although to the casual observer this grass may appear 
identical with Deyeuxia Forstert, it is really quite distinct, and the 
difference can be detected by the leaves or blades being much 
shorter, and in the living plant more thick or fleshy, and as a rule 
lying flat on the ground, from the centre of which the seed-stalks, 
rarely more than two in number, spring; whilst they seldom, if 
ever, attain the height those of D. Forster? does. This grass is 
peculiar to the back country, and is only found on dry chalky or 
limy soils, where it grows plentifully. Stock, especially sheep, 
are excessively fond of it, more so than of the other species, 
although they are considered good pasture grasses. Perennial ; 
seeds in October and November. 
All the colonies except Tasmania. 
156. Stipa setacea, 2.Br., B.FI., vii., 568. 
“Spear Grass.” 
A rather coarse but very useful grass on account of its 
drought-resisting qualities, and much relished by stock of all 
kinds. The seeds are injurious to sheep and to wool; seeds in 
September and October. 
All the colonies. 
rs. Stipa teretifolia, Szewd., (Syn. Dichelachne stipotdes, Hook. 
f.; D. sefacea, Nees; D. rigida, Steud.; Agrostis rigida, 
me ieich.); B.Fl:, vii., 567. 
A densely-tufted or tussock grass, its habitat being near the 
sea, on banks or rocks. It is perennial, and seeds in January; it 
is of little value as food for stock, and from its very rigid, non- 
