Invasive Species: Bromus tectorum, Cheatgrass
Cheatgrass is an annual grass that forms tufts up to 2 ft. (0.6 m) tall. The leaves and sheaths are covered in short, soft hairs. The flowers occur as drooping, open, terminal clusters that …
Arthraxon hispidus, Small Carpgrass
Invasive Species: Arthraxon hispidus, Small Carpgrass
Small carpgrass is an invasive annual grass that was introduced into the United States, either accidentally or by immigrants, from Japan and eastern Asia. The plant stands to 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) tall …
Paspalum quadrifarium, Tussock Paspalum
Invasive Species: Paspalum quadrifarium, Tussock Paspalum
Tussock paspalum is an invasive perennial plant that grows in large, bluish-green bunches, or tufts, reaching 6 ft. (1.8 m) in height. Leaves are 5.9-15.7 in. (15-40 cm) long, 0.2-0.3 in. (5-8 mm) …
Elymus repens, Quackgrass
Invasive Species: Elymus repens, Quackgrass
Quackgrass is an invasive perennial, cool-season, rhizomatous grass. The stems are green to whitish, erect to decumbent and can grow to 3 ft (0.9 m) tall. The leaves are 6-15.7 in. (15-40 cm) long …
Setaria faberi, Giant Foxtail
Invasive Species: Setaria faberi, Giant Foxtail
Giant foxtail is an invasive annual grass that can reach 2 to 5 ft. (0.61 to 1.5 m) in height. Leaves are up to 16 in. (41 cm) long, 0.6 to 1 in. …
Miscanthus sinensis, Chinese Silvergrass
Invasive Species: Miscanthus sinensis, Chinese Silvergrass
Chinese silvergrass is a densely bunched grass that grows up to 12 ft. (3.7 m) tall and invades roadsides, forest edges, old fields, and other disturbed areas throughout the United States. The leaves …
Imperata cylindrica, Cogongrass
Invasive Species: Imperata cylindrica, Cogongrass
Cogongrass is an aggressively invasive, colony-forming perennial grass that can grow to 6 ft. (1.8 m) tall. Leaves have off-center, whitish midribs and finely serrated margins. Leaves are up to 6 ft. (1.8 m) …
Phyllostachys aurea, Golden Bamboo
Invasive Species: Phyllostachys aurea, Golden Bamboo
Golden bamboo is an invasive perennial, reedlike plant that can reach heights of 16 to 40 ft. (5 to 12 m). The canes (stems) are hollow with solid joints and can be 1 …
Spartina alterniflora, Smooth Cordgrass
Invasive Species: Spartina alterniflora, Smooth Cordgrass
Smooth cordgrass is a perennial grass that is native to the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of North America but is invasive along the Pacific Coast. Hollow stems grow from 2 to 4 ft …