African Lovegrass
African Lovegrass Fact Sheets and Articles
African lovegrass is a large, densely tufted, erect perennial grass that grows up to 1.2 metres tall, often adopting a weeping appearance. Its narrow leaves vary in colour from dark green to blue-green, and have distinct parallel veins, a rough texture, and rolled-in edges.
Flowering occurs through most of the year and the numerous flower spikelets are initially a dark green to blue-green before turning straw-coloured as they mature. These spikelets are flat with tiny flowers.
African lovegrass reproduces via tiny seeds which are clustered at the end of the stems. These seeds are easily dispersed by wind, water, animals, machinery, vehicles, contaminated soils, and contaminated fodder. (1.)
The documents below provide information on description, management, and herbicide recommendations for the control of African Lovegrass - Eragrostis curvala
African Lovegrass Management
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References and more information:
1. African lovegrass, Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
2. African lovegrass, Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PiRSA)