Arundo donax
Arundo donax
(giantreed)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID4040
Impact TypeFood Web
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIt is thought that the reduction in invertebrate abundance and diversity in stands of Arundo donax in their invasive range in California may impact trophic cascades that extend to migratory songbirds.
Reference35020
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationCalifornia, USA

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/3/2024].

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