Pineapple grass is commonly found in the subalpine and alpine areas of Tasmania and the Australian Alps.
In these habitats, plants must be tough to survive the harsh wind exposure, hot sun in summer, and freezing in winter.
The Tasmanian species typically dominates alpine sedgeland and is found on all mountains in Tasmania.
It prefers moist soils, and often occurs together with the coral fern (Gleichenia alpina), and other alpine plants including Empodisma minus, Carpha alpina, and Restio australis.
Pineapple grass is commonly found in the subalpine and alpine areas of Tasmania and the Australian Alps. In these habitats, plants must be tough to survive the harsh wind exposure, hot sun in summer, and freezing in winter. The Tasmanian species typically dominates alpine sedgeland and is found on all mountains in Tasmania. It prefers moist soils, and often occurs together with the coral fern (Gleichenia alpina), and other alpine plants including Empodisma minus, Carpha alpina, and Restio australis.
Astelia alpina