Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Paspalum dilatatum Poir. POACEAE paspalum, watergrass, water paspalum, pasto miel, caterpillar grass, Leichhardt grass, bastard millet grass, common paspalum, golden crown grass, dallis grass, hairy flowered paspalum, large watergrass Disturbed areas, Minor problem species Origin: South America Growth Form: Graminoid Plant Description: Tufted perennial grass up to 1.5 m high. Inflorescence of 2-5 racemes borne along a common axis. Spikelets are paired in 2-4 rows, ciliate 3-4 mm long. Key Features: Control: Comments: More information: NRCS Plants Database Illustration USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Photo - flowers Larry Allain @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database Photo - flowers K Braun, Swaziland's Alien Plants Database Photo - inflorescence The Weeds Society of Western Australia Photo - inflorescence K Braun, Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

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