Scientific Name: Setaria pumila

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  • Common Name:
    Pale Pigeon Grass
  • Derivation:
    Setaria: from the Latin seta (a bristle), alluding to bristly inflorescences. pumila: Latin for dwarf or low growing. Habit typically depauperate.
  • Type:
    herb grass , tufted
  • Family:
    POACEAE
  • Status:
    WEED This introduced plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native species.
  • Flowers:
    Spike-like inflorescence up to 15 cm long.
  • Species List:
    Grass book, Batianoff, Janet
Cultural Notes

Native to warmer areas of Asia and Africa

Identification Notes

Hairless exceptfor a few long hairs on the upper surface of the leaf blades.