Nassella tenuissima
Synonyms
Stipa tenuissima
Family
Poaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Grasses
Conservation status
Not applicable
National Pest Plant Accord species
This plant is listed in the 2020 National Pest Plant Accord. The National Pest Plant Accord (NPPA) is an agreement to prevent the sale and/or distribution of specified pest plants where either formal or casual horticultural trade is the most significant way of spreading the plant in New Zealand. For up to date information and an electronic copy of the 2020 Pest Plant Accord manual (including plant information and images) visit the MPI website.
References and further reading
de Lange PJ, Gardner RO. 1997. Stipa tenuissima unwanted weedy grass on the move! Auckland Botanical Society Journal 52: 25–26.
Gardner RO, Champion P, de Lange PJ. 1996. Andropogon virginicus and Stipa tenuissima. Auckland Botanical Society Journal 51: 31–33.