| Scientific Name | Austrostipa stipoides |
| Size and form | A golden-brown, dense, prickly and tufted tussock grass. |
| Flowers, leaves and fruit | Flower inflorescence is a panicle that occurs within the tussock foliage. Flowers occur from October to March. Erect and inrolled foliage with a pointed tip. |
| Growing conditions | Suitable for well-drained soils in a full-sun position. It is found growing close to the shoreline or estuarine edges and is thus very tolerant of salt spray. It is a popular, tough grass very suitable to coastal areas. |
