Citation: Edgar & Connor, New Zealand J. Bot. 20:307 (1982).

Synonymy: D. sciurea (R. Br.) Hook. f. var. inaequiglumis Hackel & Cheeseman, Man. N.Z. Fl. 1:874 (1806); D. rata sensu Jessop in J. Black, Fl. S. Aust. 177 (1978), non (R. Br.) Vick. , Dichelachne rara

Common name: None

Description:
Tufted perennial, to 130 cm high; leaf blades flat, inrolled when dry, often scabrid, usually 10-17 cm long, 1-4.5 mm broad.

Panicle loose, slightly contracted at anthesis, axis and branches distinctly visible, to 23 by 8 cm; lower glume 4-6.5 mm long, upper glume 6-8.25 mm long; lemma 5.25-8 mm long (including the callus of c. 0.5 mm); awn twisted, 1.5-2.5 cm long.

Distribution:  Distribution in Australia is not available. S.Aust.: MU, SL. Conservation status: native Flowering time: usually Dec.

SA Distribution Map based on current data relating to specimens held in the State Herbarium of South Australia

Biology: No text

Taxonomic notes: In S.Aust. this species has formerly been confused with D. micrantha and it may prove to be more widespread than recognised here.

Author: Not yet available