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Grader grass

Close up photograph of stems of Grader grass being held for inspection

Grader grass

Photograph of an infestation of Grader grass

Grader grass infestation



General information

Grader grass (Themeda quadrivalvis) is an annual, upright and tufted grass.  

Grader grass is not a declared pest plant under Queensland legislation.

Scientific name Themeda quadrivalvis
Description
  • grows up to 1-2 m in height
  • jointed cane-like stems
  • long narrow leaf blades up to 60 cm in length
  • bent, brown bristles along the flower spikes
  • seed heads are reddish-brown, changing to a golden colour at maturity
Declaration details
  • not a declared species under Queensland legislation but may be declared at a local government level under local laws
Further information
  • local government office or Biosecurity Queensland, Ph: 13 25 23

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Page maintained by Sonia Jordan
Last reviewed 09 September 2011

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