Spiny burr grass (Cenchrus longispinus) (Nox)
| Invasive Assessment | Impact Assessment | Potential Distribution | Present Distribution |
| Scientific name: | Cenchrus incertus and C. longispinus (synonyms; C. pauciflorus, C. tribuloides) |
Common name: | Spiny burr grass, innocent weed, gentle annie. |
Additional information about Spiny burr grass 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.
Spiny burr plant
Photo: Mark Imhof
Related Links
Weed Identification Note for Spiny burr grass - 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.
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This document was last reviewed on 04/10/2011