Phalaris arundinacea L.

reed canary grass

Marshes, ditches, wet successional fields, wet hayfields, edges of ponds, stream banks, and openings in swamps. This species appears to do extremely well in areas with nutrient rich run off and often occurs in large dense populations.

Graminoid

Perennial

Vascular

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Strong evidence indicates that native genotypes of this species formerly occurred in New York but are likely extirpated or very rare in the state (Jakubowski et al. 2012, 2014, Nelson et al. 2014). Plants of Phalaris arundinacea that are currently common throughout New York are very likely all the nonnative genotype (Jakubowski et al. 2014). The nonnative genotype appears to be highly invasive in New York. It should not be used when planting native plants is desired. Similar to Phragmites australis / P. americanus, further research may show that the native and nonnative genotypes of Phalaris arundinacea deserve recognition as distinct taxa. This research should be a high priority. The Srank for this species in New York represents the native genotypes.

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Native FACW, OBL (NWPL) FACW (NWPL EMP) FACW (NWPL NCNE) SNR (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)

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