Arundo donax
Arundo donax
(giantreed)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID3909
Impact TypeFood Web
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionThe presence of Arundo donax in California has led to change in riparian vegetation stands. The abundance of the plant in the stands has changes the substrate and microhabitat used by invertebrates, therefore reducing native invertebrate diversity when compared to native vegetation stands.
Reference35020
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationSonoma Creek, California

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