Austrodanthonia H.P.Linder

Hairs on lemma not arranged as above, varying in length and density, arranged in tufts or rows Austrodanthonia

Either; lemma with hairs in distinct tufts or transverse rows of tufts and otherwise smooth; or the tufts of hairs reduced or absent

Lemma with a complete transverse row of hair-tufts just below the sinus

Lemma with a complete transverse row of hair tufts across the back just above the thickening

Lateral lobes of the lemma with membranous lateral margins ending abruptly in small triangular points. Spikelets with 4–6 flowers. Glumes 9–16 mm long. Panicles c. 4 cm long. Leaf blades filiform, inrolled. Tufted perennial up to 50 cm high. Colo Vale. Open forest. Fl. spring–summer Austrodanthonia auriculata

Lateral lobes of the lemma with membranous lateral margins narrowing gradually into a bristle-like awn