Family: Poaceae Scientific name: Hymenachne amplexicaulis and hybrids Description: Plant Form Tall perennial semi-aquatic grass. Size Up to 2.5 m tall. Stem Upright or semi-upright, relatively robust, hairless. Filled with a light pith that helps flotation. Leaves Elongated blades 10-45 cm long, clasping around stem, with pointed tips. Mostly hairless except sometimes towards base. Small membranous flap at join (ligule). Flowers Dense, long 10-50 cm flower spike with large number of spikelets. Fruit and Seeds Small oval shaped seeds which remain enclosed in bracts when they fall. Habitat Swamps, wetlands, riverbanks. Distinguishing Features Stem-clasping leaf bases distinguish from native Hymenachne species. Impacts Blocks and chokes waterways, reduces habitat for native fauna, reduces sugarcane quality significantly.
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