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Distichlis distichophylla

Common Names: 
Australian Salt Grass

Often confused with the weed couch grass (Cynodon dactylon), but can be distinguished by the leaves which alternate on stems. Prostrate creeping grass, which can grow up small bushes or surrounding structures to 2m, but usually only grows to 40cm.

Distribution: 

Coastal dunes, saltmarshes. Prefers moist soils.

Revegetation: 

Useful plant for saline conditions and stabilisation of dunes. Can be invasive. As it can be confused with Cynodon dactylon (the weedy couch grass) care must be taken not to spray this plant in areas which it is desired to retain.

Propagation: 

Division of rhizomes.