Tiger Grass

Thysanolaena latifolia

Tiger grass is a fast-growing, warm climate grass which grows into dense clumps. It produces numerous upright stems with broad leaf blades and pointed tips! This grass is widespread throughout Asia and resembles a bamboo plant in appearance.

Distribution: Asia

Height: Up to 3 metres

Width: up to 80 centimetres

Season: All year round

Location at Australia Zoo: Tiger Temple