giant reed

Arundo donax

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Tracheophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Genus: Arundo

About

Arundo donax, giant cane, is a tall perennial cane, is one of several so-called reed species. Its other common names include Carrizo, Arundo, Spanish cane, Colorado river reed, wild cane, and giant reed.