| Plant: Tall, erect, rapid growing, perennial reed-like grass, 6 to 24 feet tall. The jointed stems are 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches in diameter, hollow and divided by partitions at the nodes. Introduced in California in the early 1800's and was used in the 1820's as roofing material. Reeds for woodwind instruments are still made from the stems. Very invasive. |   |
| Flowers: Large, 12 to 24 inches long, plume-like terminal many branched floral collections. |  |
| Leaf: Long slender blades tapering to a fine point. |   |
| Flowering period: | March to September |
| Can be found here: | Bay view nature trail, Interpretive Center, below West Bluffs |
| Native Plant: No | Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Grass |
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| Similar species: Giant Rye Grass |
Date: 11/26/2003
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