Cenchrus purpurascens

Swamp Foxtail at Williamsdale, NSW

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Cenchrus purpurascens 30 Mar 2019 MichaelBedingfield
Cenchrus purpurascens 30 Mar 2019 Illilanga

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This area was cleared of willows and revegetated with native trees and shrubs as part of a Landcare project. We would like to confirm that this is a native grass which has possibly re-colonized.

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Illilanga wrote:
   30 Mar 2019
Thanks Michael.
   30 Mar 2019
This grass is relatively common in the southern Tuggeranong area in drainage lines and along creeks that are a bit wetter than surrounding areas. In the wild it seems to be quite ok, but when planted in a domestic situation it is a bit of a pest and can spread rapidly.

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