Weeping rice grass

Weeping rice grass (Microlaena stipoides) is a perennial graminoid native to regions including New Guinea, New South Wales, and various islands in the Pacific such as Norfolk Island and New Zealand. This plant thrives in moist conditions and prefers light to partial sun, thriving in soil types ranging from sandy to clay. Known for its edible seeds, it can grow up to 0.6 meters tall. Its distinctive feature is the weeping habit of its leaves, which gives it a graceful appearance suitable for ornamental purposes.