Achnatherum miliaceum

Botanical Description

Achnatherum miliaceum is a clump-forming, perennial grass with erect to ascending culms 100 - 150cm long. The plant is used in soil remediation projects, where it can be used to help remove various metals from the soil. The plant has become naturalized in many areas outside its native range and is considred to be an invasive weed in several of these areas[ 305 Title Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk Publication Author Website http://www.hear.org/pier/scientificnames/index.html Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A very good website detailing weed species that have been introduced into the Pacific Islands. ].