Cenchrus longispinus
2 Spiny Burrgrass, Spiny Burrgrass at Kenny, ACT
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| Cenchrus longispinus | MattM | 27 Feb 2026 | |
| Cenchrus longispinus | Ange | 26 Feb 2026 | |
| Unverified | EmilySutcliffe | 26 Feb 2026 |
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Significant sighting
MattM noted:
27 Feb 2026
This grass has the potential to become a problematic weed. Prompt control is required to prevent this weed from becoming established in the ACT.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.152795-35.211141
- Altitude 616.0m
- Places Kenny, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 26 Feb 2026 11:59 AM Recorded on
- EmilySutcliffe Recorded by
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
Collections
- EmilySutcliffe NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Cenchrus longispinus Significant Grasses Plants
Species information
- Cenchrus longispinus Scientific name
- Spiny Burrgrass, Spiny Burrgrass Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Medium weed or pest
- Up to 616m Recorded at altitude
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Record quality
Quality score
5 / 7
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