Cane Needle Grass (Nassella hyalina)
Potential Distribution | Present Distribution
| Scientific name: | Nassella hyalina (Nees) Barkworth |  Cane Needle Grass |
Common name: | Cane needle grass | |
Status: | Not declared noxious in Victoria. | |
Habitat: | It is found in variable situations on fertile soils (McLaren et al 1998). It has also been observed growing in areas subject to seasonal waterlogging and riparian vegetation (McLaren et al 1998). Cane needle grass invades lowland grassland and grassy woodland (Carr et al 1992). |
Related Links
Weed Management Guide (Alert List for Environmental Weeds) for Cane Needle Grass - on the CRC for Weed Management website (external link).
Weed Identification Note for Cane Needlegrass - on the Weeds Australia website (external link). Information is provided on the generalised current distribution in Australia as well as other information such as origin, distinguishing features, dispersal etc.
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This document was last reviewed on 05/08/2009