Little bluestem
Schizachyrium microstachyum
family
Poaceae
origin
Exotic
declaration
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Common names
Little blue stem.
Little Bluestem is a densely tufted perennial grass growing to more than a metre tall, although it is most often seen growing to about 60 cm. It is a very distinctive grass, especially following flowering when it produces masses of feathery seeds.
Impact
Impact
Little bluestem is a particular threat to natural grassland and open woodlands that have a grassy understorey. Like many exotic weeds, it has the potential to form dense infestations that replace native species in the understorey of these plant communities and preventtheir regeneration. It may also replace more palatable grasses in pastures, thereby reducing pasture productivity.
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
Little bluestem is a particular threat to natural grassland and open woodlands that have a grassy understorey. Like many exotic weeds, it has the potential to form dense infestations that replace native species in the understorey of these plant communities and preventtheir regeneration. It may also replace more palatable grasses in pastures, thereby reducing pasture productivity.
