A perennial, tufted grass native to south-eastern Australia, Rytidosperma geniculatum forms dense clumps with slender, arching leaves and distinctive bent flowering stems. It thrives in grasslands, open woodlands, and well-drained soils, preferring full sun.
 
Kneed Wallaby Grass is valued in revegetation projects and native gardens for its drought tolerance, soil-stabilising roots, and ability to provide habitat and food for native fauna, supporting biodiversity in Australian landscapes.