Miscanthus sinensis
Chinese Fairy Grass at Parkes, ACT
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| Miscanthus sinensis | mcosgrove | 24 Jun 2026 | |
| Miscanthus sinensis | Mike | 23 Jun 2026 |
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2 comments
23 Jun 2026
Originally planted, but spreading. It is nowhere as vigorous as it was when reported previously.
24 Jun 2026
I wonder if the original plants (ACT Declared pest plant) were removed and the current ones have grown from seed.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.135168-35.289902
- Altitude 578.0m
- Maps Commonwealth & Kings Parks Mount Ainslie to Black Mountain
- Places Parkes, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 23 Jun 2026 02:36 PM Recorded on
- Mike Recorded by
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Species information
- Miscanthus sinensis Scientific name
- Chinese Fairy Grass Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Major weed or pest
- 568.4m to 578m Recorded at altitude
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