Bothriochloa macra (Red grass)
| Adaptation | Loams and clay in SE Australia. Grows best on deeper, more fertile soils. |
| Seasonal growth patterns | Warm season |
| Flowering time | Summer to autumn |
| Comments | Very hardy grass, tolerant of high temperatures and low moisture levels. |
| Growth habit | Semi-prostrate |
| Harvesting options | Brush, vacuum and trough harvesters |
| Expected germination | 40–90% |
| Sowing techniques / sowing depth | Broadcast harrows / 5 mm. |
| Optimal germination temperature (°C) | 25–30 |
| Harvesting / sowing comments | Seeds tend to be sticky making it difficult to handle. |