Megathyrsus maximus
Description: Rhizomatous (short) perennial with culms up to 2.5 m tall and 1 cm tick. Sheaths typically shorter than the internodes; collars densely pubescent; blades flat and up to 1 m long.
Location: Lower Gulf Coast from Galveston to Brownsville.
Soil Type: Sand and clay
Trivia: Introduced from Africa that is sometimes cultivated as a forage crop and escapes.
Economic, Environmental Importance: Invasive
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