흰줄갈풀

흰줄갈풀

	과명 Gramineae (벼과) 속명 Phalaris (갈풀속) 전체학명 Phalaris arundinacea var. picta L. 추천명 흰줄갈풀 이명 흰갈풀,뱀풀 외국명

 

Phalaris arundinacea, commonly called reed canary grass, is an upright, rhizomatous, cool season perennial grass which typically grows to 3-6' tall. It is native to North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa. It is a wetland species that is found throughout Missouri on stream banks, pond/lake margins, marshes, fens, and bottomland prairies plus disturbed sites including roadsides, ditches, railroad right-of-ways and pastures (Steyermark). European genotypes are reportedly more aggressive and invasive than North American genotypes. Flat, green leaf blades (to 8-16" long and 2/3" wide) are attractive from spring to early summer, but tend to brown up as the summer progresses. Airy panicles (to 6-12" long) of greenish white to pale pink flowers bloom above the foliage in early summer (June-July). Flowers are conspicuous but not particularly showy. Stems are sometimes hollow, giving it a bamboo-like quality. Sometimes commonly called ribbon grass or gardener's garters.

Var. picta 'Picta' is shorter growing 2-4' tall (when in flower). Features flat, arching, green and white striped leaf blades (2/3" wide) which grow 6-12" long and panicles of whitish to pale pinkish flowers which bloom well above the foliage in early summer.

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