Family: Poaceae
High Risk Traits:
- Thrives in tropical climates
- Naturalized in Taiwan, the Bahamas and possibly elsewhere
- Pasture weed that replaces desirable forage species
- Unpalatable to cattle
- Tolerates many soil types
- Seeds are wind-dispersed
- Tolerates fire and benefits from frequent fire regime
Low Risk Traits:
- Unarmed (no spines, thorns or burrs)
- Source of essential oils
- Does not spread by runners
- May have limited seed set within introduced range