Scientific Name: Sporobolus pyramidalis   (*P. naralensis)

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  • Common Name:
    Giant Rat's Tail Grass
  • Derivation:
    Sporobolus: from the Greek spora (seed) and bolos (throwing), alluding to the free seed and (presumably) the sometimes forcible manner of its release. pyramidalis: panicle pyramid-shaped.
  • Type:
    Herb Grass densely tufted , robust 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.
  • Species List:
    Grass book,
Cultural Notes

Aggressive grasses from Africa and 'Declared' in Queensland.

Identification Notes

Seed heads develop from a rat's tail spike, to an elongated pyramid shape up to 40 cm long and 3 cm wide when flowering.