Johnson grass
Sorghum halepense
family
Poaceae
origin
Exotic
declaration
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Common names
Johnson grass, Aleppo, Aleppo grass, Aleppo milletgrass, Arabian millet, Meansgrass, Cuba grass, Maidencane, Egyptian grass, Evergreen millet, False Guinea grass.
Erect perennial grass 0.5 -2metres in height, with glaborous to downey nodes. Leaves are alternately arranged smooth to 50cm long with a very pronounced mid-vein
Impact
Impact
When removed from grazing pressure this grass, grows and spreads quite rapidly outcompteteing native vegetation . Can be a fire hazard during dry periods
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
When removed from grazing pressure this grass, grows and spreads quite rapidly outcompteteing native vegetation . Can be a fire hazard during dry periods
