Pampas Grass

Pampas Grass Jubata and Pampas Grass Selloana are large perennial grasses, which grow up to 5 metres tall and originate from South America. They spread by windblown seed that will blow over 2 kilometres. They have the potential to form dense infestations, which compete with pine forests and displace native species on forest margins.

Pampas Grass Jubata is recognised as a weed in Hawaii, USA and Pampas Grass Selloana is recognised as a weed in Victoria, Australia. In New Zealand, infestations exist throughout the North and South Island and in Marlborough, Pampas Grass is considered to be widespread.

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