Vegetation Database .. detailed information | |
grader grass Themeda quadrivalvis | |
Photo courtesy of Con Lokkers. | |
Photo courtesy of Con Lokkers. | |
Plant Family : | Poaceae |
Plant Form : | grass |
Growth Habit : | Tall robust tufted annual grass 100-200cm tall, with caney stems. |
Description : | Introduced. Rapidly colonises roadsides after disturbance by grading, reduces visibility and is a fire hazard once matured and died. A threat to the productivity of pastures. |
Distribution : | Eastern QLD. |
Weed Status : | Severe weed problem. Similar in apperance to the native Themeda triandra and Hyparrhenia rufa grasses. |
Introduced : | Yes |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (4) .. habitats seen (6) .. |
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