''Dichelachne rara'' is a species of grass found in Australia and

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. It is often seen in woodland on better quality soils. The grass may grow up to tall. The specific epithet ''rara'' is derived from

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(scattered or uncommon).Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, page 270

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