Scientific Name: Eragrostis tenuifolia

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  • Common Name:
    Elastic grass
  • Type:
    herb grass , tufted perennial
  • 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:
    all year
  • Fruit:
    all year
  • Species List:
    Grass book, Janet, weeds
Cultural Notes

Pantropical weed

Identification Notes

Spikelets appear saw-toothed Basal leaf sheaths hairless Tufts of hairs in axils.

Landscaping Notes

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