Plants of
South Australia
Melinis repens ()
Poaceae
Red Natal Grass
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Distribution by Herbarium region
Adelaide
Arkaroola
Ceduna
Coober Pedy
Hawker
Innamincka
Marla
Marree
Mount Gambier
Oodnadatta
Renmark
Wudinna
Keith
Yunta

Botanical art

Kath Alcock paintings: 2

Prior names

Saccharum repens

Rhynchelytrum repens

Common names

Red Natal Grass

Etymology

Melinis from the Greek 'meline' a type of millet.

Distribution and status

Herbarium regions: North Western, Nullarbor, Flinders Ranges, Eyre Peninsula, Northern Lofty
AVH map: SA distribution map (external link)