Giant Reed (Arundo donax), also known as Spanish Cane or Reed Grass, is a massive, bamboo-like perennial grass that can reach 20 feet tall. It forms dense stands with thick, corn-like stems and large, feathery plumes. Often used for erosion control but highly invasive in waterways.
| Family: | Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Arundo (a-RUN-doh) |
| Species: | donax (DON-aks) |
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