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Weed profile: Chilean needle grass - Weed of National Significance

Chilean needle grass

Chilean needle grass

Chilean needle grass

Nassella neesiana

Chilean needle grass (Nassella neesiana) is closely related to serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma). Chilean needle grass affects both sown pasture and native grasslands of southeastern Australia. It is relatively unpalatable and reduces farm productivity by displacing more desirable pasture species. Heavy infestations can decrease productivity by as much as 50% during summer. It also causes injury to stock and downgrades wool, skins and hides with its long, sharp seeds.

Status

  • Declared in NSW under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 (view details)
  • Weed of National Significance (definition)

Related publications

Title
Chilean needle grass (Agnote DPI-194)  
Chilean needle grass best practice management manual (www.weeds.org.au)  
Chilean needle grass - weed management guide  
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