Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
Weeds - Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
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Phalaris spp.<br />
(Canary Grass, Paradoxa Grass, Toowoomba Canary Grass)<br />
Undeclared Weed<br />
Phalaris<br />
Description: Erect, tufted grass 30-150 cm tall and<br />
spreading from the base.<br />
flowers: Cylindrical, spike-like flower head, 1-12 cm long<br />
containing numerous spikelets 2-10 mm long and to 6 mm<br />
wide. Flowers between November and January.<br />
leaves: Flat, hairless, stem-clasping and bluish green to<br />
50 cm long and 1.5 cm wide. Mainly at the base forming a<br />
clump with some along the stems.<br />
stems: Erect with visible nodes.<br />
Roots: Branched rhizomes spreading from the base to form<br />
a clump.<br />
Note: Although there are several Phalaris species common to<br />
the area, P. aquatica is the most common. Palatable to stock<br />
when young.<br />
similar Native species: Prior to flowering Phalaris resembles<br />
a number of other grass species.<br />
j f M A M j j A s O N D<br />
CONtROl OPtIONs VECtOR Of sPREAD<br />
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