Family:	Stylidiaceae
	Distribution:	Widespread from coast to alpine areas of eastern states.
	Common Name:	Grass trigger plant
	Derivation of Name:	Stylidium...From Greek stylos, a column, referring to the united stamens and style. graminifolium...From Latin gramineus, grass like, and folium a leaf.
	Conservation Status:	Not considered to be at risk in the wild.

General Description:

Stylidium is a genus of about 130 species, most of which occur in Australia with a few being found in Asia. They are known as "trigger plants" because of the unique, irritable flower column which is triggered by insect visitors. The trigger remains cocked until an insect probes the flower and then springs upwards and deposits pollen on the back of the insect which then transfers the pollen to another flower.

S.graminifolium is the most widespread species. It is a tufted, grass-like plant with leaves from 6-20 cm long. Numerous small, pink (occasionally white) flowers occur on stalks from the centre of the grassy clump.

Stylidiums, generally, are not widely cultivated and can be difficult to maintain in gardens. S.graminifolium is hardier than most other species and appreciates well drained soils in a sunny or lightly shaded situation. The plants also make excellent subjects for growing in containers.

Propagation form seed is relatively easy. Division of vigorous clumps may sometimes be possible.