Linnaeus, C. (1 May 1753), Species Plantarum 1: 76 [tax. nov.]

• Type: "Habitat in Gallia, Helvetia, Sibiria."

Simon, B.K. (June 1978), A preliminary check-list of Australian grasses. Technical Bulletin, Botany Branch, Queensland Department of Primary Industries 3: 19 [secondary reference]

Jacobs, S.W.L. & Pickard, J. (1981), Plants of New South Wales: 39 [secondary reference]

Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (2008), Australian Plant Census: - APC [secondary reference]

• APC Dist.: NSW (doubtfully naturalised)

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