Distichlis (seed bearing forms)
Distichlis spicata
Weed profile
Perennial
Grass- Habitat: pastures, wetlands
Impact
Potential invader of saline wetlands.
Description
- Perennial grass spreading by runners.
- Short, pointed grey-green leaves in two rows.
- Small seed heads on the end of short leafy stems.
Control options
glyphosate (450g/L)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 800mL/100L
Product Name: Roundup CT®
Herbicide Group: 9
Situation: Non-crop areas and pastures.
Timing: Spot spray, while actively growing.
Comments:
Add an organosilicone penetrant. Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants.
Variable results.
Legal Status: PER 9792 (exp. 2025)
Legal requirements in each region
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
More Information
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Control advice
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