Scientific Name: Bromus catharticus

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  • Common Name:
    Prarie Grass
  • Type:
    herb grass perennial , tufted
  • 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:
    Inflorescence large loose panicle up to 30 cm long
  • Species List:
    Grass book, Janet, AH Collection, Botany 07, Weeds,
Cultural Notes

Native of South America

Identification Notes

Leaf sheath hairy, blades flat, linear and minutely hairy Inflorescence compound, a panicle. Panicle open, oblong, effuse, 10–40 cm long. Panicle branches flexuous.

Landscaping Notes

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