Eragrostis curvula

African Lovegrass at Hackett, ACT

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Identification history

	Eragrostis curvula	26 Dec 2022	Tapirlord
	Eragrostis curvula	26 Dec 2022	waltraud

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Developing seeds. The area has been mapped with Field Maps. FoMM reported ALG in this area over the past 10+ years to PCS. It was spreading greatly in the past 3 LaNina years. Track maintenance work (2nd photo) assisted the spread of ALG and so does slashing particularly in the peak seeding stage. Earlier reports of ALG at this particular site https://canberra.naturemapr.org/sightings/4437748 June 2022 and March 2021 More reports per email with photos or verbally; FoMM controls (monitor, spot spray, dig out) ALG in the reserve further east/southeast and requested PCS several times to not slash this area when in peak seeding stage. Slashers and track maintenance people seem to be not aware that they distribute seeds. As per this past season, track work and slashing were carried out during peak seeding time which ensures a further and faster spread of ALG.

2 comments

abread111 wrote:

26 Dec 2022

Why not confirm it then, yourself, Waltraud?

waltraud wrote:

25 Apr 2023

Barb
because I tend to forget particularly when in a rush or distracted; but I'm getting better, I think ...

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Location information

Coordinates 149.167192 -35.240683
Altitude 632.7m
Places Hackett, ACT

Sighting information

101 - 1,000 Abundance
15 Dec 2022 07:45 PM Recorded on
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waltraud Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Grasses Plants

Additional information

30cm to 1 metre Plant height

Species information

Eragrostis curvula Scientific name
African Lovegrass Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Severe weed or pest
Up to 1047.79m Recorded at altitude
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