- Pronunciation: pas-PALE-um dill-ah-TAR-tum
- Common Name: Paspalum
- Derivation: Paspalum: from the Greek paspalos (a kind of millet). dilatatum: from the Latin differo (spread abroad) and -ata (possessing). Racemes spreading in pseudo-verticils.
- Type: Herb, Grass
- Family: Poaceae
- Status: Weed This introduced Plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native Species.
- Species List: Grass book, Batianoff, weeds, Leslie Drive Roundabout, NNS, TAFE,
Identification Notes
Each Rachis of racemes 1-1.3 mm wide, spikelets 2.-4 mm long, racemes 2-11 but usually 3-7 per Panicle. Spikelets are sparsely hairy, and are in pairs, giving the Raceme a 4-rowed appearance.
Landscaping Notes
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