Fairy Grass

Sporobolus caroli

Physical Characteristics

Sporobolus caroli is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. It can be ground into a flour[177]. The seed is small but it falls easily from the husk[144].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known