Arundo donax
Arundo donax
(giantreed)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID9343
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn South Africa and the southwestern United States, dense stands of Arundo donax reduce the carrying capacity of waterways by narrowing water channels.
Reference42844
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationSouth Africa and Southwestern U.S.A

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