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Sighting 3396997

Miscanthus sinensis

Chinese Fairy Grass at Canberra, ACT

Miscanthus sinensis at Canberra, ACT - 2 May 2018 03:52 PM
Miscanthus sinensis at Canberra, ACT - 2 May 2018 03:52 PM
Miscanthus sinensis at Canberra, ACT - 2 May 2018 03:52 PM
Miscanthus sinensis at Canberra, ACT - 2 May 2018 03:52 PM
Miscanthus sinensis at Canberra, ACT - 2 May 2018 03:52 PM
Miscanthus sinensis at Canberra, ACT - 2 May 2018 03:52 PM
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Miscanthus sinensis 2 May 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Unverified 2 May 2018 Mike

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Planted in Commonwealth Park.

3 comments

Mike wrote:
   3 May 2018
Miscanthus sinensis.
MichaelMulvaney wrote:
   3 May 2018
Mike did you observe any self seeding of this potentially highly invasive plant?
Mike wrote:
   3 May 2018
I didn't notice any self seeding, but I have read it forms a big seed bank waiting for the right conditions. I have added a photo of the seed head.

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