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Serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma) (Nox)

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Scientific name:



Common name:

Nassella trichotoma
(Nees) Hack. Ex Arech. (Synonym; Stipa trichotoma)


Serrated tussock, nassella tussock.

Additional information about Serrated tussock is located on the DPI website including - plant status (e.g. regionally prohibited, regionally controlled, restricted), plant biology, growth calendar and lifecycle, as well as management options.

Photo: Serrated Tussock
Serrated tussock
Photo: Mark Imhof
Image: Serrated Tussock
Serrated tussock infestation
Photo: Mark Imhof



Related Links

Weed Identification Note for Serrated tussock - 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.

Information on Serrated tussock in Australia is available on the Weeds Australia website (external link). This includes a Serrated tussock Strategic Plan and a Serrated tussock Managers Fact Pack.

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