| Plant: Tall, erect, rapid growing, perennial reed-like grass,
6 to
24 feet tall. The jointed stems are 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches in
diameter,
hollow and divided by partitions at the nodes. Introduced in California
in the early 1800's and was used in the 1820's as roofing material.
Reeds
for woodwind instruments are still made from the stems. Very
invasive. |
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Flowers: Large, 12 to 24 inches long, plume-like terminal
many branched
floral collections. Seldom blooms in Southern California.
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(c)John M. Randall/The Nature Conservancy |
| Leaf: Long slender blades tapering to a fine point. |
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| Flowering period: |
March to September |
| Can be found here: |
Bayview nature trail, Interpretive Center, below West Bluffs. Mostly eradicated. |
| Native Plant: No |
Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Grass |
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Similar species: Giant Wild Rye
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Date: 12/27/2009
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