Nassella trichotoma, the serrated tussock, is a type of bunchgrass plant, native in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and Peru.
It is on the list of Weeds of National Significance in Australia, reducing the productivity of pasture and creating a fire hazard. In many states, landowners are required by law to keep their land free of this plant.
In New Zealand is classed as an unwanted organism by Biosecurity New Zealand and is under strict control regimes by some of the regional councils.
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See also
- Nassella tenuissima, a weed of similar appearance that has also been recorded in Australia
- Weeds Australia - Weed Identification - Serrated Tussock
- Invasive Species - serrated tussock grass. Cyperales > Poaceae > Nassella trichotoma Hackel ex Arech.
External links
- Weeds Australia - Weeds of National Significance - Serrated Tussock
- Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party
References
"Nassella". MPI Biosecurity New Zealand. 24 March 2009. Retrieved 1 August 2013. http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/pests/nassella ↩