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| Identifying Characteristics | |
Size/Form: |
Cogongrass grows to a height of 3' to 10'. This perennial, non-native species is considered one of the top 10 worst weeds in the world. This plant spreads quickly due to extensive rhizomes and spreading stems. |
Leaves: |
The leaves are about an inch wide, have a prominent white midrib, and end in a sharp point. Leaf margins are finely toothed and are embedded with silica crystals. The upper surface of the leaf blade is hairy near the base; the undersurface is usually hairless. |
Flowers: |
The flowers are arranged in a silvery, cylindrical, branching structure about 3" to 11" long and 1½" wide. Numerous seeds produced (as many as 3,000 per plant) which can be wind-dispersed over long distances. |
Habitat: |
Cogongrass is found on dry land and partially flooded areas. This species is found in disturbed areas and creates a dense mat of roots and leaves that other pants can not grow. |
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