Phalaris arundinacea
Phalaris arundinacea
(reed canarygrass)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID4616
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionPhalaris arundinacea introduction changed the habitat in western Washington state, leading to the stranding death of over 150 endangered Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch).
Reference36935
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
Locationwestern Washington state

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/25/2024].

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