Etymology
Heteropogon from the Greek 'heteros' meaning different and 'pogon' meaning beard; referring to the male spikelet being awnless and the female spikelet is awned
Distribution and status
Herbarium regions: North Western, Gairdner-Torrens
NRM regions: Alinytjara Wilurara, South Australian Arid Lands
AVH map: SA distribution map (external link)