Pest Photo

Chris Evans, River to River CWMA, Bugwood.org

Reed canarygrass

Phalaris arundinacea

Reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) is an invasive plant. It is a native of Europe and was first detected in Missouri in 1987.

Much like most invasive species, reed canary grass competes with native species for limited resources.

For more information about this plant pest, see the CABI data sheet.