Para grass
Quick Facts |  |
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| Scientific name | Urochloa mutica |
| Origin | Africa |
| Introduction | Late 1800s, forage grass |
| Aquatic community | Emergent grass |
| Habitat | Wet soils, shorelines, floating mats |
| Distribution | Central and South Florida |
| Management effort | Complaint management |
| 2012 public waters / plant acres: | 193 / 1,131 |
Environmental and Economic Concerns
- Sprawling grass up to 15 feet long that forms dense tufts on shorelines
- Provides little wildlife value and crowds out native plants
- Mats can break loose forming floating islands
- Considered one of the world’s worst weeds
Urochloa mutica
Urochloa mutica
Management Options | |
|---|---|
| Biological | None available |
| Chemical | Glyphosate |
| Mechanical | Mowing; harvest or shred floating mats |
| Physical | Drawdown, desiccation, and burning |
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Status of the Aquatic Plant Maintenance Program in Florida Public Waters, Annual Report – Fiscal Year 2009-2010.
Last updated: 13 May 2013