Scientific Name: Briza maxima

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  • Common Name:
    Quaking Grass, Blowfly Grass
  • Type:
  • 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.
  • Species List:
    Grass book, Janet, weeds,
Identification Notes

Inflorescence compound, a panicle, comprising 3–12 fertile spikelets. Panicle open, ovate or obovate, 2–10 cm long.

Landscaping Notes

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