Arundo donax is a tall perennial cane. It is one of several so-called reed species. It has several common names including giant cane, elephant grass, carrizo, arundo, Spanish cane, Colorado river reed, wild cane, and giant reed. Arundo and donax are respectively the old Latin and Greek names for reed. [3]

Jan 31, 2024 · Arundo donax is classified as a tall perennial cane plant or reed. It is a member of the Poaceae (grass and bamboo) family. It is called by several common names such as Giant reed, Elephant grass, Carrizo, Arundo, Spanish Cane, …

Arundo donax Photo: Joseph DiTomaso. Common names: giant reed Arundo donax (giant reed) is a tall perennial grass (family Poaceae) that typically forms dense stands on disturbed sites, sand dunes, riparian areas, and wetlands. It has invaded central and coastal Southern California river valleys, central California river valleys in San Luis Obispo and Monterey counties, the San Francisco Bay ...

Arundo Species: donax Family: Poaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Used traditionally as a medicine. Reeds for musical instruments are made from this plant. Life Cycle: Perennial Country Or Region Of Origin: W. & Central Asia to Temp. E. Asia, Mediterranean Dimensions: Height: 14 ft. 0 in. - 30 ft. 0 in. Width: 5 ft. 0 in. - 9 ft. 0 in. Whole Plant ...

giant reed, (Arundo donax), tall perennial grass of the family Poaceae.Giant reed is found in wetlands and riparian habitats and is thought to be native to eastern Asia; the plant has been widely introduced to southeastern North America, the Caribbean, and parts of the Mediterranean.The woody tubelike stems of giant reed have been used in the manufacturing of flutes and organ pipes and are the ...

Arundo donax flowers in the late summer, and spreads vegetatively through stem and rhizome fragmentation, often moved by river movement and flood waters (Bell 1997). This species grows quickly and has been reported have rhizomal growth …

Arundo donax grows in damp soils, either fresh or moderately saline, and is native to the Greater Middle East.[4][5] It has been widely planted and naturalised in the mild temperate, subtropical and tropical regions of both hemispheres, especially in the Mediterranean, California, the western Pacific and the Caribbean and is considered invasive ...

Arundo donax grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Arundo also known as Wild cane, Arundo donax perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, temperate or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 6-11. Leaves color green leaves have hairy unpleasant to touch, leaf connected to the cane the size 20-50 cm

Arundo donax is an incredibly invasive non native plant that is threatening watersheds throughout the western and southern United States. It should never, ever be planted as a garden plant, as it escapes easily into ditches, streams, and other wet areas. If left alone, Arundo will completely take over, ending in single species communities that ...

Arundo donax, commonly called giant reed, is a rhizomatous, perennial, warm season grass that sports a somewhat tropical appearance. In mature form, it can make a very bold ornamental statement in the landscape. It is a bamboo-like plant that is native to Europe (primarily the Mediterranean region). It has been widely planted in southern ...