Arundo sp.
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Family: Poaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Arundo sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Poaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Leymus: Arundo reaches 12-20 feet with bamboo-like stems; Leymus is much shorter with wheat-like spikes.; vs Phragmites: Arundo has densely hairy lemma on smooth spikelet axis; Phragmites has smooth lemma on silky-hairy axis.; vs Phyllostachys: Arundo has unbranched hollow stems with single plume; Phyllostachys has woody branching bamboo structure.; vs Zea: Arundo has plumy flower clusters; Zea (corn) has distinctive ears and tassels.; vs Bambusa: Arundo has unbranched stems with grass flowers; Bambusa has woody branching bamboo structure.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arundo sp. native to California?
No. Arundo sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Arundo sp. belong to?
Arundo sp. is in the Poaceae family, genus Arundo.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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