Complete chloroplast genome of Serrated Tussock, (Poaceae: Stipeae).

is one of the most serious weed species in Australia. It is often confused with other and stipoid species, especially at the young seedling stage, adding another layer of complexity in effective weed management. We report here the complete chloroplast genome of (137,568 bp, GenBank accession number KX792500.2) sequenced using Next Generation Sequencing technology (Illumina). The was grouped closely with other species and separated from other Stipeae species in the phylogenetic tree constructed based on the complete chloroplast genome sequences. The sequence information could be used for further identification of novel DNA barcodes for correct weed identification and subsequently improve management of this invasive grass.