Tufted, glabrous annual, grass-like or herb, 0.15-0.5 m high. Fl. green, Sep to Oct. Loam, sand, clay, laterite.
Alternative Names. Bole-bole.
General Biology. Growth form. Grass. Life form. Annual. Reproduction. Seed. Dispersal. Water, wind, mammals, slashing. Photosynthetic Pathway. C3. Seedbank persistence. 3 years. Fire response. Fire promotes germination of soil-stored seed.
Additional information. Origin. North Africa, temperate western Asia, southeastern and southwestern Europe. History of use/introduction. Seed contaminant in crops, ornamental.
Suggested method of management and control. Prevent seed set. Hand pull or spray at 3-5 leaf stage with Fusilade® Forte at 16 ml/10 L or 800 ml/ha (based on 500 L water/ha) + wetting agent or for generic fluazifop-p (212g/L active ingredient) 10ml/10L or 500ml/ha + wetting agent. Repeat treatment for 2 - 3 years. Read the manufacturers' labels and material safety data sheets before using herbicides. For further information consult the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority to determine the status of permits for your situation or state.
Calendar Type | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Comments |
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Active Growth | Y | Y | Y | Y | |||||||||
Germination | U | U | U | ||||||||||
Flowering | Y | Y | |||||||||||
Fruiting | Y | Y | |||||||||||
Optimum Treatment | Y | Y | Y |
Legend: Y = Yes, regularly, O = Occasionally, U = Uncertain, referred by others but not confirmed.