African love grass
Eragrostis curvula
African love grass
Legal Status: Unwanted Organism - MAF
Status in New Zealand: Established
Organism: Land plants
This pest is present in New Zealand.
Synonyms
African pigs ear
Description
African love grass is a vigorous deeprooted clump-forming perennial grass growing 1.5 m tall. It is densely tufted, with narrow leaves that are harsh to the touch, have margins rolled inwards and are usually hairless. It has pyramid-shaped flower heads with small white flowers.
Impact
African love grass quickly forms dense strands in open country, displacing other grasses.
What to do
Contact your regional council to determine the status of this species and responsibility for control and/or advice on control.
- NPPA Manual
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Page last updated: 24 July 2008