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Hierochloë australis
Also called Southern Holy Grass
Hierochloe australis, southern holy grass, is a perennial grass from the grass family (Poaceae) that is native to temperate regions of the Southern Hemisphere. It is grown mainly as a hardy ornamental or for its sweet-scented foliage, and it prefers open, sunny sites with moderate moisture.
Hierochloe australis is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Poaceae.
Synonyms:
Annual vernalgrass · Southern Holy Grass · Anthoxanthum gracile · Anthoxanthum occidentale · Sweet vernalgrass · Sweet Holy Grass · Hornwort · Anthoxanthum cupreum · Hierochloe odorata
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