Scientific Name: Hyparrenia hirta     (Hyparrenia quarrei)

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  • Common Name:
    Tambookie Grass, Coolati Grass
  • Type:
    herb , grass
  • 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:
    Panicles up to 30 cm long,earing paired racemes with awned spikelets.
  • Species List:
    Grass book, Weeds,
Cultural Notes

Native of Africa and the Mediterranean region

Identification Notes

Spikelets smooth or with whitish hairs Raceme pairs each with 8-13 awned spikelets that are covered with white hairs.

Landscaping Notes

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