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 PatternOfChaos
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 Phalaris arundinacea?
#8382699 - 05/09/08 06:21 PM (6 months, 20 days ago) |
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So I've been on the lookout for some Reed Canary Grass, Phalaris arundinacea, for a while now. Various grasses are now starting to put up their flowers/grains here in the PNW and so I went in my backyard (which hasn't been mowed since August) and spotted these. I took some pictures and compared to some photos and descriptions on various websites and it seems to fit the description. Here's a couple sites that helped me draw my conclusions:
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/waterres/smlakes/reed.htm
http://www.qc.ec.gc.ca/csl/inf/inf035_e.html
The first link mentions that an identifying feature is the common purpling of the flowers/grains, which there is definite purpling in the ones in these photos. There is the hazy grey/blue coloring on the leaves. They also have swollen nodes. The ones in my backyard are currently about 2ft tall and will likely get a bit bigger yet. My backyard is full of pretty heavy clay soil as well which keeps pretty moist.
Thanks for reading. Let me know what you think.
 
  
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casgoodie
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Phalaris arundinacea
sorry for the shitty scan, its a PITA to scan a 15lb book.
but it doesn't look like they match.
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PatternOfChaos
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Re: Phalaris arundinacea? [Re: casgoodie]
#8383118 - 05/09/08 08:24 PM (6 months, 20 days ago) |
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Grrr...I think this might just be Dactylis glomerata, Orchard Grass or Cocksfoot Grass: http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/assets/organicweeds/cocksfoot1.jpg
Well, one step closer to finding the real thing I guess. I know it's around...
There are non-striped versions of Phalaris arundinacea around too btw. There's a "picta" form that has those stripes that get sold as "Ribbon Grass" at nurseries apparently.
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casgoodie
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phalaris aquatica is more active too
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Zinglons Acolyte
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Re: Phalaris arundinacea? [Re: casgoodie]
#8383538 - 05/09/08 10:27 PM (6 months, 20 days ago) |
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phalaris brachystachys is better still, not having nearly as much bufo and 5-meo, as well as having a much higher dmt content
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