Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
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Sporobolus africanus<br />
(Rats Tail Grass, African Dropseed Grass)<br />
Undeclared Weed<br />
Parramatta Grass<br />
Description: A tough tussock grass that reproduces by seed.<br />
flowers: Dark slate green spikes from 6-20 cm long and 4-7<br />
mm in diameter. Tiny spikelets display 1-2 mm flowers, and<br />
occur tightly packed against the primary axis. Occurring in<br />
mid to late Summer.<br />
leaves: Slender, dark green and stiff, 6-18 cm long. Growing<br />
from the base, Blades are rolled in at the edge.<br />
stems: Erect, dark green and slender, growing to 50 cm<br />
long.<br />
Note: Tough, unpalatable and highly invasive of pastures.<br />
Extremely difficult to control selectively.<br />
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