Mexican Feather Grass (Tussock Grass) (Nassella tenuissima) (Nox)
Scientific name: Nassella tenuissima (Trin.) Barkworth
Common name: Mexican feather grass, Tussock grass
Status: State Prohibited Weed.
Habitat: It is a species with a wide climatic and habitat range (Jacobs et al 1998). Prefers fertile, well-drained soil, but tolerates a wide range of conditions, from heavy clay to sandy soils, as long as the soil dries out between waterings, and full sun or partial shade (Greenlea 1992). It occurs in open rocky slopes, grasslands, open dry woods (including semi-arid woodlands), highlands and sometimes alpine meadows (Greenlea 1992, Hitchcock 1950, Jacobs et al 1998, Moretto and Distel 1998).
Related Links
Mexican Feather Grass: State Prohibited Weed - Landcare Note LC0263 - Updated 22 August 2008, Landcare Note describing plant characteristics, origin and distribution, declaration status, similar species, lifecycle, dispersal and management.
Weed Identification Note for Mexican Feather grass - 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