Nassella trichotoma
| Nassella trichotoma | |
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| Nassella trichotoma | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Nassella |
| Species: | N. trichotoma |
| Binomial name | |
| Nassella trichotoma (Hackel ex Arech.) | |
Nassella trichotoma (serrated tussock) is a type of bunchgrass plant, native in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and Peru.
It is on the list of Weeds of National Significance in Australia, reducing the productivity of pasture and creating a fire hazard. In many states, landowners are required by law to keep their land free of this plant.
In New Zealand is classed as an unwanted organism by Biosecurity New Zealand[1] and is under strict control regimes by some of the regional councils.
References
- ↑ "Nassella". MPI Biosecurity New Zealand. 24 March 2009. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
- Weeds Australia - Weed Identification - Serrated Tussock
- Invasive Species - serrated tussock grass. Cyperales > Poaceae > Nassella trichotoma Hackel ex Arech.
External links
- Weeds Australia - Weeds of National Significance - Serrated Tussock
- Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party