Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea)

Grass

13 July 2019* Park at the pond 

Phalaris arundinacea, sometimes known as reed canary grass,is a tall, perennial bunchgrass that commonly forms extensive single-species stands along the margins of lakes and streams and in wet open areas

The stems can reach 2 meters in height. The leaf blades are usually green, but may be variegated. The panicles are up to 30 centimeters long.The spikelets are light green, often streaked with darker green or purple.This is a perennial grass which spreads underground by its thick rhizomes.