Giant rats tail

Giant rats tail (Sporobolus pyramidalis)

This plant should be eradicated from the land and the land kept free of the plant.

It should not be bought, sold, grown, carried or released into the environment.

Please notify your local control authority if you find this plant.

How does this weed affect you?

Giant rats tail grass is a weed in pastures and bushland areas, particularly on poorer soils. It invades pastures, replacing more productive grasses and making it difficult for cattle to graze. Giant rats tail's growth often reduces feed intake and animal production in cattle because of this.

Giant rats tail invades grasslands, open woodlands and wetlands and often outcompetes native plants. Its growth can increase fire intensity in areas, which makes wildfires harder to contain. 

More information

For more information, download the NSW WeedWise app, head to weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au or speak to a Council Weeds Officer on 6566 3200.