Setaria sp.

Pigeon Grass at Griffith, ACT

Setaria sp. at Griffith, ACT - 6 May 2020 10:34 AM
Setaria sp. at Griffith, ACT - 6 May 2020 10:34 AM
Setaria sp. at Griffith, ACT - 6 May 2020 10:34 AM
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Identification history

Setaria sp. 7 May 2020 MichaelBedingfield
Setaria sp. 7 May 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Paspalidium distans 7 May 2020 AlexKirk

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Two long pointed leaves frame each inflorescence. Ligule has long fine hairs. Spikelet has purplish flowering parts.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • True In flower
  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

Species information

  • Setaria sp. Scientific name
  • Pigeon Grass Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor weed or pest
  • Up to 862m Recorded at altitude
  • 69 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower
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