Plant Details

Scientific Name: *Hymenachne amplexicaulis
  • Common Name: Olive Hymenachne
  • Type: Grass, aquatic Herb
  • Status: Weed. Declared Class 2 Weed This introduced Plant has escaped into local waterways. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native Species.
  • Species List: aquatic Plant,

Identification Notes

Emergent Grass with Stem-clasping Leaf, reproduces from Seed and Stem fragments.

Landscaping Notes

CONTROL METHODS: Chemical treatment. Manual or mechanical removal.

  • *Hymenachne amplexicaulis
  • *Hymenachne amplexicaulis
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