Cenchrus macrourus

African Feather Grass at Denman Prospect, ACT

Cenchrus macrourus at Denman Prospect, ACT - 5 Mar 2024
Cenchrus macrourus at Denman Prospect, ACT - 5 Mar 2024
Cenchrus macrourus at Denman Prospect, ACT - 5 Mar 2024
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Cenchrus macrourus 8 Mar 2024 MattM
Cenchrus macrourus 8 Mar 2024 Steve818
Cenchrus longisetus 5 Mar 2024 Tapirlord
Cenchrus longisetus 5 Mar 2024 Steve818

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Significant sighting

Tapirlord noted:

5 Mar 2024

Concerning, we are trying to keep this species out of the ACT

4 comments

Steve818 wrote:
   5 Mar 2024
Yes the BioSec Rangers will get an email alert from NatureMapr
ianlenon wrote:
   8 Mar 2024
Hi this is a known site.
we will inspect again shortly.
ACTbiosecutity
Steve818 wrote:
   8 Mar 2024
Sorry @Tapirlord and @ianlenon I got my Cenchrus grasses mixed up. This one is African Feather Grass, not Feathertop. So it should be Cenchrus macrourus.
Tapirlord wrote:
   8 Mar 2024
Ahh, thanks Steve. Should've looked closer myself

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