Scientific Name: Axonopus compressus

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  • Common Name:
    Broad-leaved Carpet Grass, Mat Grass
  • Type:
    herb grass , mat-forming
  • 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:
    Panicle of 3 or 4 slender spikes in a digitate arrangement of two or more whorls
  • Species List:
    Grass book, Batianoff, Cranks Creek, Lake Cooroibah, Botany 07, Weeds, Heritage Park
Cultural Notes

Native of tropical America. Becomes significant weed species if grown in shade

Identification Notes

Leaves have boat-shaped tip and hairy margins, 4-10mm wide. Nodes are usually hairy. Leaf sheaths strongly compressed.

Landscaping Notes

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