Arundo
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 Giant Reed (Arundo donax)
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Arundo is a genus of two or three species stout, perennial grasses from the family Poaceae, native to the Mediterranean region east to India, China and Japan. They grow to 3-6 m tall, occasionally to 10 m, with leaves 30-60 cm long and 3-6 cm broad.
- Species
- Arundo donax - Giant Reed, Spanish Cane (south and east Mediterranean, to India; naturalised in many additional areas)
- Arundo pliniana - Pliny's Reed (Mediterranean Europe)
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