Arundo donax
Arundo donax
(giantreed)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID3920
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionDense stands of Arundo donax increase fire probability and feed fires due to their density and dry nature. They are also well-adapted to fire, and emerge more dense after fire events, creating a cycle of fire susceptibility in riparian zones.
Reference35019
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationSanta Anna River, Riverside County, California, USA

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