Family: Poaceae   Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.

Genus: Phalaris   Canarygrass
Tribe Aveneae.

Scientific Name: Phalaris arundinacea L.
Common Name(s): Reed Canary Grass
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:

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Caption: Illustration detailing reed canarygrass compact inflorescence and large rootstock. ID: Hrb-TYPAR-001 Source: 35mm slide (illustration) Credit: Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature, root

Caption: Reed canarygrass' compact inflorescence. ID: Hrb-TYPAR-002 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature

Caption: Reed canarygrass' compact inflorescence. ID: Hrb-TYPAR-004 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): inflorescense

Caption: Reed canarygrass seeds. ID: Hrb-TYPAR-003 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): seed

Caption: Reed canarygrass seeds. ID: Hrb-TYPAR-005 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): seed