Parramatta Grass

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Paramatta grass in a Kikuyugrass turf
Close-up of Parramatta grass. It has tough leaves and stems
  • Scientific Name: Sporobolus africanus (Poir.) Robyns & Tournay


  • Common Names: Parramatta grass, African dropseed grass, Rat's tail grass, Ratstail dropseed, Rush grass, Tussock grass, Tough dropseed



  • Geographic Distribution: Australia, Africa



  • Photosynthetic Apparatus: C4


  • Major Identifying Characteristic: Tough course type grass that normally grows quickly and more rapidly than most warm season turfgrasses. More efficient in wate use than most warm season turfgrasses giving it a significant competitive advantage in semi-arid environments like Australia.
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