Cane needlegrass
Nassella hyalinaSee it - Report it
Early detection is vital to stop Cane needlegrass becoming established in South Australia.
If you see this weed, please report it to the National Pest Alert Hotline (Freecall) 1800 084 881.
Weed profile
- Perennial
- Grass
- Reportable
- Habitat: pastures, native vegetation
Impact
Invades pastures and native grasslands. Sharp seeds.Description
- Perennial grass with a tussock of narrow basal leaves.
- Seedhead is an open panicle with many spikelets.
- Seeds have a long awn, which is twice bent.
- Stem seeds are also produced in the leaf sheath.