Espartillo grasses
Amelichloa brachychaeta & Amelichloa caudataSee it - Report it
Early detection is vital to stop Espartillo grasses 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
Invade pastures, bushland and riparian vegetation.Description
- Perennial grass with a tussock of narrow basal leaves.
- Leaves are narrow and ribbed on both sides.
- Resembles native spear grasses with branched seed heads.
- Seeds awned and surrounded at the base by a crown of bristles.