Arundo donax
Arundo donax
(giantreed)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID6557
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn Southern California, Arundo donax outcompetes native vegetation due to its tall, dense stands that receive more sunlight, soil moisture, and nutrients. Arundo donax has displaced native vegetation including Salix spp., Baccharis salicifolia, and Populus spp..
Reference30155
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationSouthern California

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