A perennial, tufted grass native to Australia, Themeda triandra forms large, dense tussocks with fine, arching leaves and striking reddish-brown flowering stems, typically flowering in summer. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and well-drained soils, thriving in full sun.
 
Kangaroo Grass is highly valued in native gardens and revegetation projects for its drought tolerance, ability to stabilise soil, and provision of habitat and food for native fauna, making it a cornerstone species for maintaining biodiversity in Australian landscapes.