Citation: Vick., Contr. N.S.W. natn. Herb. 2:313 (1956).

Synonymy: Rytidosperma pilosum (R. Br.)Connor & Edgar var. palaeaceum (Vick.) Connor & Edgar, New Zealand J. Bot. 17:332 (1979).

Common name: None

Description:
Usually more robust, to 90 cm high.

Glumes 13-20 mm long, broad, with conspicuous chaffy margins; lemma broader, generally 4 sparse dorsal tufts in the upper whorl; central awn exceeding the lateral lobes by up to 10 mm.

Distribution:    W.Aust.; Vic. Flowering time: Oct. — Feb.

Biology: This variety sometimes approaches D. caespirosa.

Author: Not yet available