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Arundo donax

Common names: giant cane, elephant grass, carrizo, arundo, Spanish cane, Colorado river reed, wild cane, giant reed
Group:
Angiosperm
IPNI:
390837-1

Descriptors

leaf arrangement: alternate
leaf blade: ensiform

Measurements

overall height: 1.0-6.0 m

Colors

inflorescence (petals)

  •  
    purple

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

  • 6b
  • 10a
  • 7a
  • 7b
  • 8a
  • 8b
  • 9a
  • 9b
  • 6a
  • 10b

light preference

  • full sun

Soil moisture preference

  • damp

grass

  • graminoid