Indicator value
Bull Mitchell grass indicates the pasture is in fair condition when it is dominant. The grass is considered to be an intermediate species and it tends to be a decreaser under heavy grazing pressure.
Forage value
Bull Mitchell grass is less palatable to livestock than other Mitchell grasses. It can withstand grazing and drought and produces an abundance of fodder.
Habitat
Black soil group (PDF 5.7MB).
General description
Bull Mitchell grass is an erect perennial grass that can grow 60–150cm tall, forming dense, leafy tussocks with a thickened, hairless butt covered in short scale-like leaves. The leaves are long, 3–6mm wide and flat. The seeds occur in single seed heads 7–19cm long with a paired row of seeds. The seeds feel rough to touch.