Story: Pastures

Cocksfoot

Cocksfoot

Cocksfoot grass can be found in a wide range of pastures. It is easily recognised by its flattened, folded leaves and stem, and boat-shaped leaf tips.

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Deric Charlton, 'Pastures - Dryland grasses', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/16171/cocksfoot (accessed 19 April 2024)

Story by Deric Charlton, published 24 Nov 2008