Scientific Name: Paspalum notatum

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  • Pronunciation:
    pas-PALE-um no-TAR-tum
  • Common Name:
    Bahia grass
  • Derivation:
    Paspalum: from the Greek paspalos (a kind of millet). notatum: from the Latin noto (mark). Spikelets multi-coloured.
  • Type:
    grass herb , 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.
  • Vegetation Type:
    Plants of dry land habitats
  • Species List:
    Grass book, Batianoff, TAFE, Weeds,
Cultural Notes

Native grass of Mexico and Cuba

Identification Notes

Firm v-shaped (two) spikes. Leaves 3-6 mm wide Nodes, leaf sheath and blades are hairless. Plants not stoloniferous

Landscaping Notes

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