Description: Grows mostly on sandy soils, planted for pastures, and for erosion control. Also a major weed on the same soil types, especially in Qld. Date: 11 April 2012, 16:27. Source: Cenchrus ciliaris plant4. Author: Harry Rose from South West Rocks, Australia. Camera location29° 23′ 58.02″ S, 149° 49′ 23.89″ EView all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap - Google Earth-29.399450; 149.823303.