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Reed canary grass
forms dense stands that crowd out other plant species, especially
in moist areas. The rhizomes of reed canary grass are resistant
to flooding and allow it to live in wetter areas than native grass
species. For this reason, reed canary grass is a serious pest of
wetland areas.
The result of a reed canary grass infestation is a monoculture,
in which a single species crowds out all others. Habitat quality
is reduced because the plant provides little shelter or food resources
for native wetland animals.
Reed canary grass can also reduce
available soil moisture.
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Introduction
