In the 1820s, giant reed reached California for erosion control; two centuries later it crowds out native plants and has doubled or tripled wildfire fuel in parts of Southern California
- The plant can grow about 4 inches a day and reach a mature height of 25 feet in about 12 monthsA plant brought to California nearly 200 years ago has become a serious invasive weed in parts of the state.
- Giant reed, also known as arundo, was first planted in California in the 1820s to provide roofing material and help control erosion in the Los Angeles Basin.
- According to Center for invasive species research, the plant, scientifically known as Arundo donax, is native to eastern Asia.
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- The plant can grow about 4 inches a day and reach a mature height of 25 feet in about 12 monthsA plant brought to California nearly 200 years ago has become a serious invasive weed in parts of the state.
- Giant reed, also known as arundo, was first planted in California in the 1820s to provide roofing material and help control erosion in the Los Angeles Basin.
- According to Center for invasive species research, the plant, scientifically known as Arundo donax, is native to eastern Asia.
Sources: Times of India