Setaria italica

Foxtail Millet at Gungahlin, ACT

Setaria italica at Gungahlin, ACT - 13 Jan 2021
Setaria italica at Gungahlin, ACT - 13 Jan 2021
Setaria italica at Gungahlin, ACT - 13 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Setaria italica 23 Jan 2021 michaelb
Setaria italica 23 Jan 2021 GeoffRobertson

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User's notes

Reported by someone very concerned about the outbreak of this weed. She would like it eradicated - it is very sticky with a velcro like ability to stick. Note seems to be occasional outbreak of this grass in Canberra.

2 comments

michaelb wrote:
   23 Jan 2021
Thanks Geoff, I've rotated the 1st image for use in the sample images.
Walker wrote:
   24 Jan 2021
Geoff , do birds feed on this millet ?

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 13 Jan 2021 06:18 PM Recorded on
  • GeoffRobertson Recorded by

Additional information

  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height

Species information

  • Setaria italica Scientific name
  • Foxtail Millet Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor Weed or Pest
  • Up to 626.01m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Panicum italicum

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