
Silk-reed (Neyraudia reynaudiana)
Silk-reed, also known as Burmese Reed, Silk Reed, Burma Reed
Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) features tall, shimmering flower plumes composed of many small blooms. In various regions, it is deemed an invasive species due to its tendency to dominate native vegetation and elevate fire hazards owing to its highly flammable nature.
Key Facts About Silk-reed
Attributes of Silk-reed
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Height
91 cm to 4.5 m
Spread
Approximately 1 to 2 meters
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
2 mm to 3 mm
Flower Color
Yellow Green Purple Brown
Scientific Classification of Silk-reed
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Grass
Genus
neyraudia
Species
Silk-reed