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0127 Weed of the Month October 2

Weed of the Month (March): Texas Needle Grass and Chilean Needle Grass

Texas needle grass (Nassella leucotricha) and Chilean needle grass (Nassella neesiana) are considered some of Australia’s worst weeds – vigorous,…

Weed of the Month (August): Mexican Feather Grass

Mexican feather grass is a major threat to Australia’s grazing industry – it is unpalatable to stock, difficult to control,…

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…

Weed of the Month (April): African Lovegrass

African lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula) is an invader of roadsides and disturbed sites from where it can spread to pastures and…

Weed of the Month (March): Karamu

A New Zealand native, karamu (Coprosma robusta) was introduced to Australia as a nursery plant in the late 1800s. Karamu…