Tussock Grass (Poa poiformis)

Tussock Grass is a tough grass used by many diverse Aboriginal groups to make string for nets and bags, baskets and mats. Native to Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia and New South Wales, it is common along coastlines, on marshes, flats, sand dunes and sea- cliffs. Victoria has around 25 species of native tussock grasses and this type is distinguished by its blueish colouration. Tussock Grass is a caterpillar food source, habitat for small animals such as lizards, is bird and butterfly attracting, and is taken by birds for nesting materials. It is also excellent for stabilising soils and combating erosion.

Soure: Indigenous plant use; A booklet on the medicinal, nutritional and technological use of indigenous plants; By Zena Cumpston; Clean Air and Urban Landscapes (CAUL) Hub in Melbourne