About Distichlis distichophylla (Labill.) Fassett
Distichlis distichophylla is a grass species that is commonly called Australian salt-grass, emu grass, or pineapple grass. It is a dioecious perennial plant, reaching approximately 30 centimeters in height, and has creeping rhizomes that can grow up to 1 meter long. The grass is coarse and prickly, and grows in damp, saline locations such as saltmarsh fringes. Where water is abundant, it often grows to form continuous mats. When this species appears in areas where it was not previously found, this can be an indication that soil salinity is rising.
