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hooky grass
Scientific Name: Ancistrachne uncinulata
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Ancistrachne uncinulata: Hooky Grass
Ancistrachne uncinulata, commonly known as Hooky Grass, is a species of grass with intriguing characteristics and a somewhat whimsical common name.
Considerations for Pets
- This grass grows to a height of 1-2 meters, so caution should be taken if small pets consume large quantities.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ancistrachne uncinulata (R. Br.) S.T. Blake
- Common Names: Hooky Grass, Hooked-hairy Panic Grass
- Family: Poaceae (also known as Gramineae) – Grass family
- Genus: Ancistrachne S.T. Blake
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Panicum uncinulatum RBr.
Morphological Characteristics
- Hooky Grass is a clumped grass that can grow to a height of approximately 1-2 meters.
- The leaves have leaf blades that are +/- sessile (nearly stemless).
Distribution and Habitat
- This grass is found in Southern Queensland.
Ecological Role
- Hooky Grass is identified as a decreaser grass species in grazing lands. This means its presence decreases under grazing pressure, indicating its sensitivity to environmental disturbances.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions Hooky Beer and Hooky Hop Soap, suggesting an association of the name "Hooky" with other products or places, although not directly related to the grass itself.
Further Information
- The Queensland Herbarium is a source for line drawings of Ancistrachne uncinulata.
- The "Pictorial Key to the Grasses of Southern Queensland" provides further information.