Weed of the Month (July): Pampas Grass
Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana and Cortaderia jubata) is a long-lived weed that can create a significant fire hazard when established in dense infestations. Despite decades of control work, small infestations are still discovered every year throughout the Huon Valley. Two species of pampas grass occur in the Huon, and each can produce hundreds of thousands…