Arundo donax Poaceae Grass family Habitat Often found near wet areas like storm drains and roadside ditches Identification Plant form Perennial grass grows to gt 20 6 m Very large thickstemmed grass ID: 577031
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Giant Reed (ARDO4)
Arundo donax, Poaceae (Grass family)
Habitat:Often found near wet areas like storm drains and roadside ditches
Identification:Plant formPerennial grass, grows to > 20’ (6 m)Very large, thick-stemmed grassThicket forming
LeavesAlternate leaves with parallel veins2 to 3” (5 to 8 cm) at base and taper to a point
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Spread by:
Rhizomes (underground stems) and plant fragments. Do not produce viable seedsRemoval:Hand pull small plants. Hand-dig with a grubbing tool and remove underground rhizomesNote:
Giant Reed (ARDO4)
Arundo donax, Poaceae (Grass family)
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Flowers
Plum-like inflorescences in late summer are 1 to 2’ (0.3 to 0.6 m)
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