Gamba Grass , the scourge of rural Darwin and beyond , has recently been found on the outskirts of Townsville . The African grass grows to a height of 4.5metres , burns with great intensity and sucks nutrients out of the ground. It has been located in the Castle Hill area which overlooks the city , a popular walking destination for thousands of local , interstate and overseas visitors. Residents have been alerted and plans are being drawn up to combat the menace which is good tucker for elephants and rhinos , but a threat to the Australian bush , native animals and property.
