Across
- 3. most growth occurs in spring, autumn and winter. Suited to soils which are highly fertile and well drained, a grass which you will commonly see on peoples lawns.
- 5. shrubs that have been grown as ornamentals and are now major weeds in coastal and sub-coastal areas,
- 6. native species, most of the species flower from late winter to summer; seeds are generally sharp with long awns, which are usually twisted
- 7. this pasture could be seen as a lovely flower species to those with a lesser knowledge of weed species, commonly known for its beautiful purple flower.
- 9. scientific name is Lolium rigidum, highly nutricous and commonly grows in winter and spring
- 10. provides feed for livestock; this crop provides fertile soil through nitrogen fixation, green pasture with small yellow flowers
- 11. stems are of a redish colour, the flowers are are inconspicuous and surrounded by sharply-pointed, chaff-coloured bracts, occurring in clusters in the axils of the leaves.
- 12. this is a perennial grass which is commonly grown from late autumn, winter, spring. This pasture is better suited to a higher fertile soil
Down
- 1. a perennial drought tolerant year long green native grass. Will tolerate low soil fertility but will respond to fertiliser applications if soil is deficient in nutrients. Sow in late autumn/early winter, no deeper than 0.5 cm, an Australian native pasture
- 2. main growth is in spring, summer and autumn a common fodder crop, crop rotation is essential
- 4. leaves become long and thin as the species matures, the crop does not grow in winter, shares the name with a common Australian animal
- 8. clover it scientific name is Trifolium subterraneum, Grows mainly in autumn, winter and spring. Suited to moderately acid to neutral soils best-suited legume for large areas of southern New South Wales. Resists grazing as seeds are buried.