Weedscan Weed Profiles

WeedScan is a free community weed identification, alert, recording and communication system that supports cooperative weeds action Australia-wide. The weed profiles are being improved, please send feedback to weeds@invasives.com.au

View the Project on GitHub Centre-for-Invasive-Species-Solutions/demo_json_api

Poaceae

Agrostis capillaris

Common Names: Bent grass

Plant Form: Perennial grass. Size: Up to 70 cm tall. Leaves: Smooth, with flat or in-rolled blade. Flowers: In a loosely branched, open head. Fruit and Seeds: 2-3.5 mm long with purplish-brown appearance. Habitat: Coastal heathland, woodland, grassland, riparian areas.

Partly and fully opened flower spikes
Mature form
Infestation