Leaf Whispering in the Tropics

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Poaceae (Grass family)

Alloteropsis semialata (Cockatoo Grass)
Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum
Heteropogon triticeus (Giant Spear Grass)
Isachne globosa (Swamp Millet)
Leersia hexandra (Rice Grass)
*Melinis minutiflora (Molasses Grass)
*Melinis repens (Red Natal Grass)
*Saccharum species and varieties (Sugarcane)
Thuarea involuta (Kuroiwa Grass)

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Been in Australia for a decade gazing at plants, both large and small, grass and tree, rain forest and savanna, tropical and temperate. I love connecting with people with similar interests. You can read more about me on my About page and at my personal BLOG.
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