Spartina anglica
Plants
Tracheophyta
Magnoliopsida
Poaceae
This stiff perennial grass grows up to 1 m in height.
Widespread in southern New Zealand, this exotic species was introduced to NZ. It has proved to be a serious invader of salt marsh exosystems where it has caused extensive damage.
NZ Conservation Network http://nzpcn.org.nz/flora_details.aspx?ID=2811 Photo Credit: Jean McKinnon