Common name(s): Veldt grass

Family: Poaceae - Perrenial Grasses

Species: Ehrharta calycina

Commonly found: Disturbed areas

Size: 1ft-2.5ft tall

Origin: Non-native, invasive

Description: Veldt grass is sometimes planted for forage and erosion control. It is very aggressive, often out-competing and displacing native vegetation.

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