Hyparrhenia hirta (Coolatai Grass)

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Coolatai Grass is a summer growing perennial, that is invading southern parts of NSW. We would like to know if this weed is spreading into new areas of the Southern Highlands.

Gallery

Close up of Seed-head branches

Close up of flower spikelets

Dense infestation

Regional distribution

Hyparrhenia hirta is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

Map distribution

Hyparrhenia hirta has been reported at the following locations:

Lower Cotter Catchment

O'Connor Ridge to Gungahlin Grasslands

Tuggeranong Hill