Australian Capital Territory
Canberra & Southern Tablelands
New South Wales
Canberra & Southern Tablelands
Further reference:
https://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/media/Html/cenchrus_purpurascens.htm
Swamp foxtail (Cenchrus purpurascens) is a native plant which is of no concern localy when in the wild. But it can be come a problem weed when it is planted in gardens or used in landscaping, especially in moist habitats.
A quote from the above source:
"Swamp foxtail (Cenchrus purpurascens) is sometimes regarded as an environmental weed in Queensland and New South Wales. It is also regarded as an environmental weed in Victoria, and as a potential environmental weed in Tasmania and Western Australia. It has recently become popular as an ornamental grass that is often planted in gardens and amenity areas. As the common name suggests, swamp foxtail (Cenchrus purpurascens) generally invades moist sites such as river flats, swamps, marshes and low-lying pastures."
Cenchrus purpurascens is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | New England
Synonyms
Pennisetum alopecuroidesMaps
ANBG South Annex Connolly Street Reserve Coombs Ponds Googong Foreshore Jerrabomberra Creek Jerrabomberra Wetlands Koreelah National Park Lake Burley Griffin Central/East Lake Burley Griffin West Lake Ginninderra Melrose Molonglo River Reserve Pine Island to Point Hut Point Hut to Tharwa Stranger Pond Sullivans Creek, O'Connor Tuggeranong Hill Urambi Hills Wandiyali-Environa Conservation AreaPlaces
Bonython, ACT Gunning, NSW Koreelah, NSW Parkes, ACT Tharwa, ACT Wheeo, NSW
