Compact, tufted, tough rooted cool season perennial grass, with stems growing to over 1 m tall. Ligule a dense fringe of hairs. Leaf rolled in bud. Leaf blade to 40 cm long, 1 cm wide, slightly hairy above, minutely rough on the margins, tapering to a fine point. Sheath not flattened, smooth, hairy at the top. Inflorescence an open or condensed panicle, often purplish; summer to autumn. Spikelets 4-9 mm long.

Eurasia

Source: Spencer, R.; Aldous, D.; Stajsic, V.; McGeary, D (2005). Poaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 5. Flowering plants. Monocotyledons. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.