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Imperata cylindrica (L.) P.Beauv.
Kunai Grass

Reference
Ess.Agrostogr. 165 (1812)
Conservation Code
Not threatened
Naturalised Status
Native to Western Australia
Name Status
Current

Rhizomatous, densely tufted perennial, grass-like or herb, 0.3-1.5 m high. Fl. white, May to Sep. Black clay, clayey sand.

Grazyna Paczkowska, Descriptive Catalogue, 19 November 1993
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Distribution

IBRA Regions
Central Kimberley, Dampierland, Indian Tropical Islands, Northern Kimberley, Ord Victoria Plain, Pilbara, Victoria Bonaparte.
IBRA Subregions
Fitzroy Trough, Hamersley, Hart, Keep, Mitchell, Pindanland, Purnululu.
IMCRA Regions
Kimberley.
Local Government Areas (LGAs)
Ashburton, Broome, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Derby-West Kimberley, East Pilbara, Halls Creek, Wyndham-East Kimberley.