Species:
Phalaris arundinacea
Common Name(s):
reed canary grass
Habitats Impacted:
riparian/aquatic, disturbed/waste areas, cropland/pastureland
Regions likely to be Impacted:
NE, PH
Present in Neighboring States?
AR, CO, KS, MO, NM, TX
Currently known from Oklahoma?
Yes
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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What you should know!
A species with both native and exotic forms. Can quickly dominate sites with moist soil, outcompeting native vegetation. Can clog waterways. May promote erosion. Can spread by seeds, rhizomes, and stem fragments. Introduced for hay and forage.
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